UNHCR launched its master glossary of terms in June 2006 to address challenges around the use of different definitions and descriptions for the same concepts, in UNHCR publications. The first edition ...

Veronica Beagle is the managing editor for Education at Forbes Advisor. She completed her master’s in English at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Before coming to Forbes Advisor she worked on ...

Being a first-time college student can be challenging and stressful for a variety of reasons, and for many students, the language of higher education creates its own boundaries to access. The “hidden ...

If you or your child has been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you likely have a lot of questions about the condition and how to move forward. Are you curious about what ...

In light of ongoing protests for racial justice and against police brutality, many young people are starting to have conversations about race with their friends and family members. Whether you’re an ...

Body image is complicated, and there seems to be a whole lexicon of terms to use when we talk about how we see and feel about our bodies. This alphabetical guide can help. Body image is a key ...

Also referred to as a degree audit, this is the review of your completed coursework as it applies to the requirements of your degree program and all University policies and requirements, including but ...

The systematic collection, review, and use of information about educational programs and courses undertaken for the purpose of both improving student learning as well as instructional delivery. A ...

Learn more about commonly used human resources terms. If you have any questions about the information below, email People Excellence. An A&P employee serves at the pleasure of the President, or their ...

Angina: Chest pains caused by a lack of oxygen supplied to the heart muscle. Atherosclerosis: Clogging of the arteries with cholesterol plaque. Cholesterol: A waxy, fat-like substance that occurs ...