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Redefining the RA’s Role
On many campuses, resident assistants handle everything from fire safety to mental health counseling. Now some institutions are breaking up the job to make it more manageable.
A Small Pennsylvania College’s Big Investment in the Humanities
Lycoming College is providing more research and experiential learning opportunities for students in hopes of setting itself apart in a tough enrollment environment.
Report: 4 Ways to Promote Rural College Student Enrollment, Completion
A new brief by the Institute for College Access and Success highlights the unique challenges students from rural communities can face in postsecondary degree attainment and some ways colleges and universities can bridge the gap.
Removing Financial Barriers to Study Abroad
To make international education experiences more equitable and accessible, colleges and universities have implemented programs to reduce or remove costs related to study away.
Administrator’s Suicide Leaves Campus Reeling With ‘Despair’ and ‘Disappointment’
The fallout at Lincoln University of Missouri prompted calls for the president’s firing and raised questions about the treatment of Black women in academe.
Biden Administration Rolls Out Early Debt Cancellation Pathway for Some Borrowers
Gaming the Student Visa System
As international recruitment markets shift to South Asia, some colleges are swamped with fake applications and last-minute transfers. Is the system too easy to exploit?
Report: Online Education Completion Lags Behind Face-to-Face Instruction
The University of Florida’s Institute of Higher Education found students who enroll in exclusively online degree programs were less likely to complete a degree than peers who enrolled in some face-to-face courses. But certain actions can help promote online learning success.