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Survey: Student Success Leaders Weigh In Ahead of 2027

Student success administrators are dealing with capacity issues and persistent challenges, finds Inside Higher Ed’s third annual Survey of College...

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3 Lessons on How to Support Student Veterans

Research and campus initiatives highlight the ways colleges are helping student veterans find value, navigate transitions and build a sense of belonging.

Texans cheer as a crowd gathers at the Texas State Capitol in Austin to celebrate the results of the election, early in the morning on Nov. 4, 2026.

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How Young Voters Fueled Democratic Victories

New data from Tufts University reveals how voters aged 18 to 29 shaped the 2026 midterms, driven by economic concerns and shifting political loyalties.

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Helping Students Make It to Year 2

Six Pennsylvania public universities are launching a program to aid first-generation and low-income students in building connections and persisting into their sophomore year.

City University of New York and LaGuardia Community College leaders joined elected officials, students and community partners for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the Office of Immigrant Student Empowerment.

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LaGuardia Creates Hub for Immigrant Students

Amid growing immigration enforcement concerns, the New York City community college has opened an office connecting students with legal, financial and academic resources.

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4 Lessons on What Makes a College Degree Worthwhile

Recent research and initiatives highlight how students and institutions weigh the value of higher education beyond financial returns.

Inside Higher Ed’s Sara Custer, Baylor University’s Linda Livingstone, Winston-Salem State University’s Bonita Brown and American Council on Education’s Ted Mitchell speak during the launch of the National Student Success Project in Washington, D.C.

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Higher Ed Leaders Go On Offense With Student Success Project

More than 50 colleges and universities have joined a national effort to strengthen student success and reshape public perceptions of higher education.

The entrance to 99 Claremont, a new residence hall for nontraditional students at Columbia University’s School of General Studies.

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A New Home for Nontraditional Students

Columbia University’s new residence hall aims to ease housing pressures and strengthen community among veterans, transfer students and returning adults.