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At its Tuesday meeting, the Undergraduate Senate (UGS) questioned University officials about the details of a new campus climate survey that will assess the attitudes and current climate around… Read more »

The Biden-Harris Administration brought together nearly 90 young people from across the nation at the U.S. Department of Education today for the first-ever interagency Youth Policy Summit:… Read more »

Nearly two million people are incarcerated across federal, state, local and tribal systems in the United States. Among those, 95% of people will be released to rejoin their communities, but many… Read more »

At the University of Michigan, a Palestinian activist and a self-described Zionist counter protester have little in common, except the way they were shaped by life on campus. 

Today, safety is a top concern in our school system at all levels. This is not just limited to the physical safety and security of everyone. It extends mental and emotional safety as well. School… Read more »

Latino students are enrolling at low rates in bachelor’s degree programs at California’s community colleges. But many of those who do enroll are graduating quickly and finding work after leaving… Read more »

For nearly 30 years, incarcerated people had almost no avenues to pursue a higher education. Thanks to the recent restoration and expansion of Pell Grants to incarcerated students, that is… Read more »

Other top reasons include program unaffordability, lost ambition and child care concerns, according to a New America survey. 

A new report identifies the factors that contribute to college student thriving, including personal connection and health behaviors, and how residential communities can help. 

Food insecurity is an issue in the United States and college students are among the segments of society struggling with it. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in 2020, 12.8% of… Read more »

Higher education leaders and states can take several additional steps to bolster academic success, reenrollment, and degree completion for students who started college but never finished. Those… Read more »

The latest federal data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) highlights some of the critical challenges students face outside… Read more »

“They're not timely, and people aren't sure if they're safe,” said Kyle Vergara, a third-year undergraduate student and vice chair of the Student Union Governance Board, about the buses. “Now,… Read more »

Michigan State University students, faculty and staff now have access to online training intended to prepare them for an active shooter. And 82% of "identified" university classroom doors have new… Read more »

Northern Illinois University’s safety notifications have decreased exponentially. Weekly notifications of “shots fired” and “stabbings” have gone down to only five safety alerts for the entire… Read more »

Gwynedd Mercy University, Montgomery County Community College and several community partners teamed up and launched the College Student Basic Needs Program. 

Bellevue College is introducing a campus climate survey as part of the college’s long-term planning for equity, diversity and inclusion. This survey will help track BC’s growth in terms of climate… Read more »

Insufficient childcare and early learning opportunities present significant barriers for the 1.7 million parents attending community colleges today. A new five-year initiative from the National… Read more »