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Survey: LGBTQ+ Students at Higher Risk of Mental Health Crisis
New data from national organizations finds queer students are more likely than their peers to experience emotional distress, suicidal ideation and loneliness. Here are some practical ways higher education can address these issues.
New on the Job: Q&A With Viraj Patel, Director of Asian American Student Academic Program
The inaugural director shared about her work at the University of Illinois at Chicago, the role of the model minority myth in Asian American student success and her future goals.
Students, Parents and Voters Agree—Higher Ed Costs Too Much
Americans still believe in the power of a college degree, but the sticker shock of tuition and fees causes many to doubt the economic value, reducing access.
Funding Student Success: Internships for Humanities Students
Old Dominion University in Virginia created an internship academy to provide paid employment roles for humanities students.
Report: Grade Inflation Highlighted in Developmental Course Placement
A new study from ACT finds students who completed high school during the COVID-19 pandemic were placed in developmental courses more often, despite holding similar GPAs to their peers who entered college before 2019.
Positive Partnership: Streamlining and Speeding Up Transfer Completion
A partnership between George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College promotes timely degree completion among two-year college students through a seamless transfer process with guaranteed admission.
Report: Improving Data Collection on Indigenous Students
New federal standards around Alaska Native and American Indian student data will impact how states and institutions collect and report data. A recent brief from the Institute for Higher Education Policy digs into the issue.
Student Wellness Tip: Supporting Lonely Learners
A new report from TimelyCare and Active Minds highlights practices for college leaders and stakeholders to address mental health and isolation among college students.