With funding from the Spencer Foundation, a private foundation focused on funding education studies, a Wayne State University research team is examining the long-term effects of bullying and mental health on social and academic progress in adolescents.

The Allen Institute has opened its new Education Lab to help train and support the next generation of scientists and foster a culture of scientific curiosity and discovery. The 13-hundred-square-foot learning center will feature training programs, workshops, and learning opportunities for students in high school, university, along with current and aspiring scientists. Its programing combines cutting-edge, hands-on laboratory techniques with the Institute’s massive datasets and scientific resources.

Higher education institutions (HEIs), as non-profit entities, are widely seen as hubs of quality education and pioneering research. While they contribute to sustainability by producing changemakers and offering climate solutions, their operations potentially harm the environment and society due to their scale, land use, and ecological footprint. With 88,071 HEIs globally as of 2018 (UNESCO), their impact is significant. A recent study led by Professor Yong Sik Ok offers insights into HEIs' evolving sustainability practices.