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First-year students at Ball State University walk as a group

Program Launch: Creating Off-Campus Housing Standards

Ball State University officials created a list of qualifications students should apply to their off-campus rental properties and will establish an index of properties that meet those standards.

A young Black adult scrolls on his phone while lying down in bed.

Student Wellness Tip: Aiding Students With Homesickness

To support students who are feeling homesick, institutions can promote feelings of home within their campuses and emphasize the importance of staying connected.

A scratched-out B next to an A-minus, circled in red, suggesting grade inflation.
Opinion

Behind Declining Standards in Higher Ed

A “broke-woke-stroke” convergence may be to blame, Mark Horowitz, Anthony L. Haynor and Kenneth Kickham write.

A picture of the tranquil UNC Chapel Hill campus from June.

UNC Faculty Member Killed, Allegedly by Grad Student

Students spent three terrifying hours on lockdown while police investigated a fatal shooting at a science building on the Chapel Hill campus. At Edward Waters University, a near miss.

A photo of students walking on the UC Santa Cruz campus

UC Santa Cruz’s Admissions Gamble

The university admitted a record number of students this year despite a tight local housing market. But in the end, officials expect to increase head count by only about 730 students.

Yale Settles Mental Health Lawsuit

Yale University reached a settlement with a student and alumni group that accused the Ivy League institution of discriminating against...
Weber State University's campus on a clear, sunny day.

New on the Job: Jessica Oyler, Weber State University

As the inaugural vice president of student access and success at the Utah institution, Oyler is responsible for kick-starting institutional goals to break down silos in service offerings and expand opportunities for holistic support for learners.

The skyline of New Haven, Conn., in the fall

New Office at Yale Combines Success Resources, Promotes Access

By consolidating services, staff hope students will become more familiar with the resources available to them and more inclined to use them.