Student Success

A staff member at St. Francis College shares how vulnerability helps him build trust with first-generation scholars and encourages help-seeking behavior among students.

Emory University leaders created an awareness campaign, pulling stories from administrators who have overcome obstacles to find hope, to teach students the value of resilience and reframing.

University-hosted events can offer experiential learning and professional development opportunities for students to launch them into their careers and recognize their individual talents.

A new report identifies the factors that contribute to college student thriving, including personal connection and health behaviors, and how residential communities can help.

The Baton Rouge Area Chamber serves as a bridge between local colleges and small businesses to promote economic flourishing in the area and connect students to careers.

A 2022 Dear Colleague letter from the Education Department encouraged colleges and universities to use FAFSA data to reach out to students about their eligibility for federal benefits, but few did. A new report identifies strategies for direct outreach to better support financially insecure students.

The University of New Hampshire launches Semester for Impact, an experiential learning program in which students earn full credit for working with sustainability-focused local organizations.

At community colleges and four-year institutions, faculty and staff members should take steps to help English language learners develop a sense of belonging that builds on their strengths to promote success.