Academics

Dual enrollment can help support college attendance and completion, but current practices aren’t equitable for all learners. Interviews with Black, Hispanic and low-income students highlight additional needs among dual-enrollment participants.

A recent bill in California provides $5,000 in grant funding for any community college student who attends a historically Black college or university but plans to return to the state. The initiative is one way the state looks to support Black students’ success.

Students are turning to YouTube, podcasts and ChatGPT-crafted summaries rather than actually reading their assignments for class. Professors are unsure how to adapt.

Starting in January, Montclair State University will operate on a three-term model, increasing learning options for students, providing more flexible scheduling and giving campus leaders an opportunity to take a hard look at campus operations.

Not all college students know about support measures available to them at their college, making them more vulnerable to stopping out. New research indicates that institutional leaders should work to bridge communication gaps to increase student success.

Professional schools should allow students to make money while earning credit, Neha Lall writes.

More colleges and universities are considering implementing shorter terms to improve student outcomes and completion. Course scheduling experts share opportunities and pitfalls of the trend.

A large-scale federal study shows how the challenges of COVID-19—including job loss and difficulty paying for food and housing—affected various groups of students.