On the anniversary of Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack on Israel, which ignited a war in Gaza that is now entering its second year, we look back at how the conflict played out on college campuses across the country.
After Helene, Structural Damage Minimal, Utilities Remain Dicey
Colleges throughout the Carolinas are picking up the pieces after the devastating storm. But officials are confident students will be able to finish the semester.
September College Cuts Include Jobs, Programs and Athletics
Facing multimillion-dollar budget deficits, some colleges announced they would ax jobs and academic programs. Others noted cuts are on the horizon.
Positive Partnership: Targeted Support for Scholarship Students Aids Retention
The University of South Carolina launched an initiative to provide personalized advising for learners on scholarships who are at risk of losing financial aid. Since 2021, around 2,500 students have maintained their scholarships as a result.
Student Wellness Tip: Reduce Suicide Risk Through Supporting Students’ Sense of Purpose
New research finds students who indicate they have meaning in their lives are less likely to express suicidal ideation. Colleges and universities can foster exploration and meaning making, in the classroom and beyond, to promote overall student thriving.
Opinion
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Views From a Tumultuous Year for Higher Ed
Views essays in the year since Oct. 7 have spoken to the many challenges campuses have confronted.
Blogs
Helping Students Navigate a Maze of Simulacra
In hyperreality, truth is a construct, fact is a matter of perception and the line between reality and fiction disappears.
Career Advice
The Art of Giving a Credible Recommendation
Vanessa Doriott Anderson offers advice on a process that, if done well, should be anything but perfunctory.
Ep. 128: Voices of Student Success: Building a Culture of Mentorship
Students are more likely to complete a degree program when they form connections to campus; however, building relationships remains difficult for many in college.
Ep. 127: Voices of Student Success: Breaking Down Barriers to Basic Needs Resources
Rising costs of living and increasing student housing rates have exacerbated college retention efforts as campus leaders look to tackle a rising concern: basic needs insecurity.
Ethan Webb of Mindsmith
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Ethan Webb, founder and CEO of Mindstream.
Linda Bonnar of Upstrive
This month’s episode of The Pulse podcast features Linda Bonnar of Upstrive, an app aimed at measuring student well-being.
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