Students

The University of Nebraska at Lincoln created a microinternship and mentoring program to help first-generation and Black, Indigenous and people of color learners identify their professional aspirations and build social networks.

Administrators at George Mason created an initiative focused on kindness among students, faculty, staff and alumni. Each year, a cohort of 100-plus volunteer ambassadors model kindness and share resources.

Rice, Emory and Vanderbilt quietly settled last fall in a financial aid lawsuit against 17 institutions. Now pressure is mounting for the remaining defendants in the case.

A new initiative from Dartmouth College helps students engage in academic inquiry by having challenging conversations with their peers.

Admissions counselors should exercise empathy and flexibility this cycle, Jim Jump writes.

By Jim Jump

Research from NACUFS and FIU finds incoming and current students are looking for greater selection and availability from college food providers.

Lycoming College is providing more research and experiential learning opportunities for students in hopes of setting itself apart in a tough enrollment environment.