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Share of Low-Income High School Grads Going to College Sees Modest Increase
New data from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center also highlights completion rates for the last students whose college experience was interrupted by COVID-19.
Beyond Financial Aid for First-Gen Students
The Kessler Scholars Collaborative pairs financial aid with mentoring, as well as community and individualized support. An Ithaka S+R evaluation shows promising outcomes.
4 Ways to Rethink When Student Support Starts
New initiatives and research show how colleges can reach students earlier and extend support across more of their higher ed journey.
When Are Students Better Off Offline?
Cornell University’s new initiative asks students to rethink their tech habits—and when screens may interfere with learning, attention and social connection.
The Hidden Curriculum First-Gen Students Face
In this week’s Voices of Student Success episode, University of Houston–Downtown’s Hope Pacheco discusses what first-gen students need to navigate college, find support and persist.
Rethinking Support for First-Gen Sophomores
The University of Michigan’s First Fellows program will provide sophomores who are the first in their families to attend college with mentoring, a dedicated course and $4,000 for summer experiential learning.
4 Ways Colleges Are Making Support Easier to Access
From offering mental health services after hours to putting all essential needs under one roof, colleges are designing support systems around students’ lives.
Tackling Time Poverty for Student Parents
The University of Louisiana System is expanding support for student parents by addressing an overlooked barrier to success: finding time to study.