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Infected
Outbreaks of norovirus and mumps hit college campuses around the country.
Mental Health of Medical Students
It's widely known that doctors and health professions students suffer from high rates of depression, but their busy schedules and the stigma surrounding mental health still prevent many from seeking help.
Meningitis Risks
Cases of meningitis at three universities have sickened four students -- three in a single outbreak -- and led to death of one employee.
Joining U.S. Hunger Program Is Not a Snap
Earlier this month, Oregon State University began accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits at campus grocery stores. Few other colleges participate in the program.
Opinion
Faculty Members Must Play a Role
The people on campuses most responsible for students' psychological and emotional well-being -- faculty members and advisers -- have not been provided with the approaches and tools needed to meet the growing challenges.
Opinion
It Starts Day 1
Colleges and universities should implement orientation seminars to educate new students about available resources and support systems concerning mental health, argues Sarah Lyon.
Encouraging Low-Income Enrollment
A new report from the Institute for Higher Education Policy identifies selective colleges that could do better at enrolling and graduating low-income students, while also highlighting the colleges that do a good job with this population.