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More Bean Burgers, Less Beef

Some colleges are cutting back on red meat in campus dining halls in an effort to fight climate change and prompt students to think about the carbon footprint of the food they consume.

Digital Books Hasten Decline of Campus Bookstores

Spurred by cost savings and the increasing migration to digital books, many universities are closing brick-and-mortar bookstores.

Political Art Roils George Washington Campus

A student group backed by the Chinese Communist Party pushed university leaders to remove posters that depicted Chinese athletes in imagery related to human rights abuses by the Chinese government.
Opinion

Engaging First-Gen Students’ Families Is Critical to Their Success

Being a first-generation student is an asset, and families of these students can be partners in supporting success, writes Julie Carballo.

For Students’ Extra Needs

Colleges start financial aid programs to cover extra costs students face, from a winter coat to computers.

New Bomb Threats Evoke Past Fears

Repeated bomb threats at historically Black universities and colleges over the past month are raising concerns and prompting conversations about historical violence fueled by racism.

Multiple Suicides Leave WPI Reeling

A spate of student deaths has deeply shaken Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Student mental health issues, worsened by the pandemic, are a concern that extends to campuses across the U.S.

Connecting With Students by Hearing Their Personal Stories

Faculty, staff and administrative efforts to build trust can help make college students feel understood.