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UC Merced announced that it would guarantee a freshman seat to eligible local students, the first University of California campus to do so in an effort to expand college access in one of the state… Read more »

A survivor advocacy group says the issue is a "massive failure" among institutions as the new administration reconsiders the federal rule on campus sexual violence.

Lack of internet access, declining first-year enrollment and increasing student withdrawals are just some of the pandemic-related challenges. Many students have also lost family members to COVID-… Read more »

At El Paso Community College (EPCC) in Texas, enrollments this spring are down -12.5%, following a -9.5% drop in the fall. Among its first-time-in-college students, enrollments dipped -… Read more »

While hope is on the horizon when it comes to tackling the pandemic, students are still struggling. Some school districts are ramping up efforts to address mental health concerns.

The health crisis is accelerating the need to cater to adult students and unbundle degrees, college officials said during last week's virtual SXSW EDU conference.

As students return to school in-person, that may mean more direct access to mental health supports.

University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen announced several new steps the school will take in addressing cases of sexual assault and harassment on campus, two days after The State… Read more »

The Nebraska Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is encouraging college and university students to know they may now qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under… Read more »

Many Las Vegas-area colleges and universities, including Nevada State, have student emergency relief funds that use funds from private donors to help students facing unforeseen financial hardships… Read more »

“Combating food insecurity is an important way for us to support student success and ensure all students can thrive,” says Dr. Frank Ross, Vice President for Student Affairs. “The Butler Food… Read more »

Many of the new school COVID-19 protocols were set in place months ago — desks precisely measured 6 feet apart, translucent barriers shielding teachers’ desks,… Read more »

UI Professor Teresa Treat conducted research with over 500 students from the UI and Arizona State University to assess risk factors and develop strategies to prevent sexual assault.

A new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) at Meredith will focus on a student success initiative known as Plan & Finish. The QEP was developed as a standard part of the SACS reaccreditation process… Read more »

A new program in Victorville is working to provide housing support and case management for community college students who, in many cases, would be considered homeless.

It’s a little after 3 in the afternoon at Sky Ranch Elementary School. For most kids, that means climbing in a car or bus to head home. But these 5th and 6th graders are just starting the… Read more »

As students look to attend four-year colleges in the fall, Massachusetts’ Greenfield Community College is seeking volunteers to join its Older Adults Seeking, Inspiring & Serving (OASIS)… Read more »

SUNY Plattsburgh has launched a campaign this month to help ease food insecurity among its students.