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Success Program Launch: Eliminating the Digital Divide
A new initiative at Morton College loans students MacBook or iPads for educational and personal use to close equity gaps for full-time students.
Students Needing Career Advice Turn to Faculty
A new survey from the National Association for Colleges and Employers finds professors are often asked to support students in their career choices, but not all faculty are ready to give that advice.
Columbia Bars Protest Leader Who Threatened Zionists
Divest? Call the Cops? Presidents Grapple With How to Respond
Some leaders have directly engaged protesters as encampments crop up on campus. Others have sent in the police, leading to violent arrests and sharp criticism.
Academic Success Tip: Weekly Skill Building for Students
Montclair State University launched a campaign this spring to increase academic engagement through students’ personal skill development inside the classroom and across campus departments.
Stress, Cost of Higher Ed Remain Greatest Threats to Student Persistence
Three national surveys published in the past month identify student anxiety as the greatest challenge in their educational pursuits, and the greatest threat to their retention.
Police Ratchet Up Use of Force on Campus Protesters
As colleges turn to police to suppress pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some are calling for the National Guard. Experts say history should be a warning.
Robot Speaker at Commencement? Some Human Students Balk
D’Youville University thought its selection would be fun and relevant in an age of AI. Not everyone agreed.