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Ep. 204: Voices of Student Success: The Rise of the Nontraditional College Student

July 15, 2026

Inside Higher Ed’s Voices of Student Success explores how higher education demographics have changed and what institutions must do to adapt.

University of Mount Saint Vincent students learning in a classroom.
University of Mount Saint Vincent students learning in a classroom.

A New Path Between Trades and Degrees

July 15, 2026

The University of Mount Saint Vincent has established a partnership with Apex Technical School to create pathways for students to earn both trade credentials and college degrees.

A small group of university students are seen sitting side by side at a desk in class as they work on an assignment. They each have books open in front of them as they collaborate and share ideas.
A small group of university students are seen sitting side by side at a desk in class as they work on an assignment. They each have books open in front of them as they collaborate and share ideas.

Career Literacy Strengthens Student Success

July 14, 2026

New research from the DeBruce Foundation found early career literacy can help students prepare for an AI-driven workforce.

An adult staff member stands with seven participants in the STAR program, all young Black college students.
An adult staff member stands with seven participants in the STAR program, all young Black college students.

Can Mandatory Support Keep Students Enrolled?

July 13, 2026

Ferrum College’s STAR program requires struggling students to participate, yielding early gains in retention and academic performance.

Happy group of adult female and male students sitting at the desks in the classroom, looking away and smiling.
Happy group of adult female and male students sitting at the desks in the classroom, looking away and smiling.

States Need Better Adult Learner Strategies

July 10, 2026

More than 43 million Americans have college credits but no credential. A new report from ReUp Education outlines how states can improve efforts to re-engage them.

A graduate in blue academic regalia hugs an administrator in black regalia, holding his diploma in one hand. Another graduate behind them is wearing a Prison-to-College Pathways stole and a blue and yellow cord with his regalia.
A graduate in blue academic regalia hugs an administrator in black regalia, holding his diploma in one hand. Another graduate behind them is wearing a Prison-to-College Pathways stole and a blue and yellow cord with his regalia.

From Inmate to College Graduate

July 9, 2026

CUNY’s Prison-to-College Pathways Pipeline celebrated its first commencement while helping incarcerated students earn associate degrees and find belonging.

Two young Black kids sitting around a table designed for building with Lego blocks.
Two young Black kids sitting around a table designed for building with Lego blocks.

Free Summer Childcare Helps Student Parents

July 8, 2026

For student parents, finding childcare can mean the difference between stopping out and staying on track. LaGuardia Community College is stepping in to help.

Four students in a lecture hall, at curved tables, with their laptops open in front of them.
Four students in a lecture hall, at curved tables, with their laptops open in front of them.

How 4 Programs Instill Learning by Doing

July 7, 2026

From AI workshops to race cars and biotech labs, colleges are expanding hands-on learning in response to student demand and workforce needs.