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A smiling Thomas Meixner

Shattered

A professor’s murder at the University of Arizona, apparently by a former student, raises urgent concerns about campus safety. He wasn’t the first professor killed at work, either.
Opinion

Higher Ed Failing Students as They Navigate College and Career

Providing better service to students must go well beyond just being friendlier and making office hours more convenient, writes Seth Bodnar of the University of Montana.

Fordham Booster Requirement Draws Backlash

The Jesuit university is one of a small group of institutions to mandate the new COVID-19 booster. Some call the policy draconian; others wonder why there aren’t more like it.
Opinion

What Ails Our Labor Market Is Evident in College

Both colleges and employers must fix work-readiness failures and inequitable work-readiness practices, writes Brandon Busteed.

Dressing for Success

Many students preparing for job interviews and internships can now turn to campus “career closets” for free professional clothing—much of it donated by newly remote workers.

Protester Sanctions Spark Tensions at Marquette

Student protesters shut down Marquette’s convocation in August. They knew there’d be consequences—but many believe the university took the penalties too far.

Resident Assistants Fight for Union Representation

Five years after a groundbreaking labor board ruling allowed RAs at private institutions to unionize, some are finally succeeding. But for now, the ball may still be in colleges’ court.
Opinion

Creating a Culture of College Persistence

Career development offices can work differently and better to support first-generation and other disadvantaged students, writes Brittany Wampler.