Amid the coronavirus pandemic, people are searching for ways to connect with one another despite not being able to be together in person. Many are also seeking ways to give back to their communities. A handful of photographers are doing both in an unexpected way: 'porch portraiture.'

When all my classes moved online this semester, I was struck with relief. I rejoiced at the idea of forgoing a lengthy daily schedule of commuting to campus by train, sitting in stuffy classrooms, and camping out at the campus library until I finished my assignments. It was only a week later, during a newly-online Korean lesson, that I noticed a common trend in the answers I gave in our warm-up exercises:

Fred "Jackson" Brown's fifth birthday party was going to be a big event this year, with family members traveling from Texas, North Carolina and other locations to attend the affair in Fredericksburg, Virginia. But as Jackson's April 2 birthday approached, his parents, Fred and Elizabeth Brown, began to realize that due to the coronavirus pandemic, they wouldn't be able to host the event in person.

Here are some of the activities that help to keep me ‘in motion’ during my study breaks:

While people stay at home and adhere to social distancing guidelines, many are starting to seek out new shows and movies to help kill time and keep their minds off coronavirus pandemic worries. But the best thing to watch might just be your old favorites, says Dr. Maria Baratta, a licensed clinical social worker.

This year, many Americans are looking to buy homes. But many of those who aren't homeowners yet are facing some serious obstacles that are preventing them from pursuing it, according to a new survey from NerdWallet, a personal finance company.

A new report finds that retirees that saved three sources of income were the best prepared for retirement — but a shockingly low number actually did.

When he wasn’t in the classroom, Leonard Sussman often could be found at work in his office on the seventh floor of Baruch College’s Vertical Campus, sipping a cappuccino he had brewed in the machine behind his desk.

It’s a common misconception that traveling is a distraction from the degree or career you’re pursuing… Here are some travel ideas that challenge that notion: Volunteering abroad lets you give back while exploring other areas of the world. You can pick up new skills, make a difference in various causes and fully immerse yourself in another culture. Read more about volunteer opportunities here!

On Nov. 14, an armed student entered Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California, and opened fire, fatally wounding two students and shooting three more before turning the gun on himself and pulling the trigger. Authorities say the attack took only 16 seconds.

Volunteering is a great way to broaden your perspective and discover new things about yourself; you can expose yourself to new environments and pick up skills you may have never considered learning before. And, of course, no matter where volunteering takes you, you can really make a difference.

"South Korean film director Bong Joon-ho has returned with what fans are declaring to be his most provocative work yet."