Students

Leaders have careful choices to make when faculty and staff members pass away.

Start-up uses an algorithm developed by Sara Goldrick-Rab to approve student emergency aid applications quickly. Experts say the outsourcing can work, if known pitfalls can be avoided.

As more colleges adopt vaccine requirements for students this fall, the political environment for such mandates in some states becomes more fraught.

Students are increasingly relying on professors for mental health assistance. The instructors are willing -- challenging long-standing perceptions that it’s “not part of the job” -- but they need and want more guidance on how to help, report says.

A new study of three universities found that certain dorms on their campuses were widely, but unofficially, considered off-limits for low-income students and students of color.

AAC&U survey of employers shows liberal arts skills are valued and sought out in the workplace but raises questions about student preparation.

John Thelin describes why history matters in the NCAA v. Alston case now before the U.S. Supreme Court and suggests a different approach.

Endicott College’s strength during the pandemic highlights the importance of diverse revenue streams. What might it teach other small private colleges?