Picture the average school building, and a number of images will likely spring to mind: long, grey hallways lined with lockers, stuffy classrooms and outdated architecture reminiscent of a prison or a factory, rather than a place for learning. 

While this may be true for the cheaper, more standardized “flatpack” schools of previous years, educators and designers are now turning their attention to the effects of school design on learning, and how current buildings can be adapted.

In 2025, Amsterdam will reach the age of 750. This city has a rich and eventful history. From a modest fishing village in the 13th century to a modern and thriving city, Amsterdam has exponentially grown over hundreds of years. This vibrant metropolis, with its unexpected weather that requires you to carry a windproof umbrella all the time, is celebrating and honoring its past while unveiling a vision for the future.

Traditional Dominican Cuisine: Gastronomic Recommendations on a Trip to Samaná

The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean paradise known not only for its dream beaches, but also for its rich and varied cuisine. Samaná, one of the country’s hidden gems, offers a unique culinary experience that combines indigenous flavors with African, Spanish, and Taino influences. In this article, we’ll explore some of the traditional Dominican dishes you can’t miss during your visit to Samaná.

College football is the lifeblood of the NFL. During their student years, promising football players learn and develop their skills to the point where they can expect a future in the professional game.

From there, every year, there is an NFL draft where the 32 franchises select the best college talent and place it on their roster. Contracts are signed, and those pro careers are underway.

One of our favorite writers, Patricia Leavy, is back with a novel that is one of the most important books you’ll ever read. Shooting Stars Above is one of those books that, once you start, you cannot put down (yes, 4am bedtime, but happy!). Shooting Stars Above will be released March 18, 2025.

Publisher’s note: This is an excerpt from Chapter Five (Props for the House) of Portrait of a Presidency:  Patterns in My Life as President of The College of New Jersey (Koehler Books: 2025), R. Barbara Gitenstein, President Emerita, The College of New Jersey, Senior Fellow and Senior Consultant, Association of Governing Boards. The book will be published on January 21, 2025.