Mentors can overcome social disadvantages, says study
Having an adult mentor can nearly double the odds of attending college for disadvantaged teens, according to a new national study led by BYU sociologist Lance Erickson.

Having an adult mentor can nearly double the odds of attending college for disadvantaged teens, according to a new national study led by BYU sociologist Lance Erickson.

What if Babe Ruth played baseball in our time? A study by Shane Reese answered that question: The Bambino would have hit 199 more home runs. Read The Wall Street Journal story on statistical time travel or Reese's study.
The culminating events of this week's World Fest will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets are available at the WSC Info' Desk.