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Suicide Clusters

Two campuses that have been praised for their mental health services struggle to respond to multiple student suicides in the same academic year.
Opinion

'Lighting Up'

Smoking is cool, sophisticated, sexy and enjoyable. Plus, it can kill you. Scott McLemee looks at a study of how students try to split the difference.

Roll Up Your Sleeves

In response to measles outbreak, colleges make new push on vaccinations. Meanwhile, norovirus spreads in Virginia.

Fragile Mental Health

Nearly 10 percent of incoming freshmen -- a near-all-time high -- say they feel "frequently depressed," reports an annual survey.

Vulnerable to Measles

Despite the warnings of experts, 22 states don't require students to be vaccinated, and campus policies vary widely.

Responding to Measles Outbreak

Students at four colleges appear to have the disease. Experts say it is crucial for colleges to review immunization records.

Illegal Mandatory Leave?

Recent court cases, including a discrimination settlement at Quinnipiac University, suggest that colleges have to consider alternatives to forcing a student with a mental health condition to withdraw.