The College Experience

The average college student ranks cost of living and the economy as the most important factor in their voting decision this fall, finds recent survey data from Inside Higher Ed and Generation Lab.

Study abroad offers students important life and career skill development opportunities, but not every learner is able to take advantage of these programs. Domestic learning experiences give students similar exposure with fewer complications.

Colleges offering education for individuals in prison must provide information about how their students can access re-entry services to receive federal dollars. A recently published study from Ithaka S+R identifies trends among four institutions doing this work successfully.

One in 10 students say they’re planning to vote, but they just don’t yet know how, according to Student Voice data. Respondents outline the most helpful efforts for student voting, including time off to cast a ballot.

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville created a back-to-school celebration for the entire university community and their families, connecting students and staff in an informal setting with a range of activities.

An initiative at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill encourages students living off campus to be responsible renters and respectful community members.

New research from the California Alliance for Student Parent Success uses state data to understand the experiences of parenting students in higher education and opportunities to better serve them.

Financial stress is one of the top reasons students stop out of college, and recent challenges with FAFSA filing may have exacerbated the issue. To mitigate these obstacles, institutional leaders have established proactive strategies to ensure students can navigate the FAFSA.