About The Study: This cross-sectional study reveals an encouraging positive shift in the prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among U.S. children during the study period of 2016 to 2023. The upward trends in the proportion of individuals reporting 0 ACEs suggest a growing societal recognition of the importance of healthy and nurturing environments for children. Conversely, the decrease in the prevalence of 4 or more ACEs highlights a reduction in severe ACEs, particularly among other racial and ethnic groups and those from low-income families. 

An international team of researchers, including scholars from HSE University, has analysed how the number of non-academic staff affects a university’s performance. The study found that the outcome depends on the institution’s profile: in research universities, the share of administrative and support staff has no effect on efficiency, whereas in teaching-oriented universities, there is a positive correlation. The findings have been published in Applied Economics.

A new survey by Morning Consult and the nonprofit Physicians Committee finds that 65% of adults support establishing a special program that would allow migrant farmworkers to remain in the U.S. to help with food production. This is especially relevant at this time of harvest and feasting, since many foods commonly served during the holidays, such as sweet potatoes, pecans, pumpkins, and cranberries, require many workers, as well as machinery, to grow and harvest. About half of farmers say they don’t have the labor they need, according to the Kansas Reflector.

The Jesuit Order, as the carrier of the Sankt Georgen Graduate School of Philosophy and Theology (PTH), the Diocese of Limburg, and Goethe University Frankfurt aim to collaborate more closely in the future. A newly signed letter of intent outlines the goal of deepening the cooperation between the university and the higher education institution, as well as jointly strengthening teaching and research offerings. This initiative seeks to secure the future of the Catholic Theology field of study as well as the Sankt Georgen campus.

Middle-aged Australians are keeping the country running - but it’s taking a hefty toll on their wellbeing, a new report shows.