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Despite certain claims to the contrary, a recent survey from UCLA's Higher Education Research Institute indicates that college students in the early 21st century maintain a strong interest in spirituality and self-discovery. Released this Wednesday, the study noted that, of more than 100,000 freshmen who started college in 2004, four in five reported an interest in spirituality. Additionally, the...

The Dartmouth College Library has crafted digital collections celebrating some well-known alumni (such as Dr. Seuss) and other topics. This particular collection brings together a very fine set of films documenting activities and events that took place on campus. The items here are divided into two sections: Historical Films (1930s-1960s) and Contemporary Films (2008-2012). The Historical Films...

Located in Connecticut, Fairfield University has a long and distinguished history. The institution's digital archive "offers a wealth of historical information reflecting the origins and development of Fairfield University." On this site, visitors can make their way through four remarkable collections, including historic photographs, documents, and student newspapers. The Historical Photographs...

From 1903 to 2004, the "Gem of the Mountains" was the official yearbook of the University of Idaho. During this time, the Gem recorded the controversies, histories, terrific achievements, and traditions of this august institution located in the quiet town of Moscow. In 2011-2012, the entire yearbook collection was digitized and processed for online viewing. Today visitors have access to over 100...

Located in Bloomington, Illinois Wesleyan University is one of the many colleges and universities that dot the landscape of central Illinois. The school was founded in 1850, and its notable alumni include Governor Lester Hunt of Wyoming and the celebrated soprano Dawn Upshaw. Created with materials from the University Archives, this digital collection provides photographs, maps, and plans that...

Released in July 2002, this study from the Harvard School of Public Health examines the secondhand effects of living in close proximity to college campuses. Conducted by Dr. Henry Wechsler and his colleagues at the College Alcohol Study, the 11-page report shows that neighbors living within one mile of college campuses are 135 percent more likely to suffer from public disturbances than those...

As Labor Day has come and gone again, it means that most colleges and universities are back in the full swing of things, and thousands of students are actively seeking out new activities and organizations on campus. For those persons who may be working with those students (or just for students interested in these types of affairs), StudentAffairs.com is worth a look. On the site, visitors can...

The College of William & Mary is one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in the United States, and they have a rich history interwoven with the history of the U.S. and the state of Virginia. Recently, they have begun adding a wide range of institutional documents to their digital archive. This section of the site features The Colonial Echo, which has served as the student yearbook of the...

For many people, purchasing a college yearbook was (and is) an important rite of passage from college life to young adulthood. One could savor football games, an honor society membership, or perhaps a memory of beloved professor, all by turning the pages. The University of Washington has long published such a volume, called Tyee. The work was published from 1900 to 1994, and recently digitized by...