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Ukrainian, Russian Students Face Financial Woes in U.S.
Russia’s war against Ukraine has created financial uncertainty for students from both countries. Colleges are scrambling to help, while donors are more sympathetic to the Ukrainians.
The California Student Housing Crunch
With rents higher than tuition and fees at many California colleges, a growing number of students face housing insecurity, forced to live in hotels or cars. Institutions can’t build dorms fast enough.
The Return of Spring Break
After two years of restricted travel, students are celebrating spring break once again—just as most states lift mask mandates. Experts warn colleges to remain vigilant against COVID-19.
Delivering Tea and Comfort
COVID-19 only heightened stress and anxiety on campus. Mental health kits provide students with notes of encouragement, fuzzy socks—and access to the professional services they need.
The Return of Yik Yak
The social media app that shut down in 2017 amid rampant bullying is back on campus with new “community guardrails” in place to prevent harassment. But some students say that’s not enough.
Opinion
Creating Inclusive Mental Health Programs
Colleges can harness technology and peer-to-peer connections to create more inclusive mental health programs, Mikyta Daugherty writes.
UNLV President Turns Himself Into an AI
University of Nevada at Las Vegas president Keith Whitfield hopes the artificial intelligence version of himself will serve as a more personable chat bot that can help connect students with resources and check in on their health and well-being.
Less Adderall, More Weed
Adderall, once a popular “study drug,” has seen a decline of misuse on college campuses since the pandemic. But experts are still worried—especially since consumption of marijuana and alcohol are up.