Web of Family Ties Can Inspire College Donations, Study Finds

In a study of alumni giving, two economists found that an array of family connections to a college can trigger years of generosity. The report could complicate the debate over legacy preferences in college admissions.

Full-text article by Peter Schmidt is available via The Chronicle of Higher Education, 7.8.09.

The Clash Of Ages: How Technology Divides Workers

If you're a boss, what do you do about employees who love to tweet, text and social network throughout the day? It's a question companies are grappling with as the generation gap threatens to create a communications divide.

Full-text article by Joshua Brockman is available via National Public Radio, 6.22.09. (Audio also available).