Students

Many first-generation students can feel alone in higher education. Colleges raise up role models in their first-generation faculty and staff who have been in students’ shoes.

The university didn’t announce its decision in a news release and hasn’t fully explained it, but two deans blamed a new grad workers’ union contract for the cutbacks to a dozen programs including English, history and sociology.

To reduce equity gaps, nonprofit groups are investing in resources that help learners at historically Black institutions plan for after graduation and earn digital credentials.

Around one in five college students engages in binge drinking, according to national data. Universities can provide individual and environmental-level interventions to reduce alcohol-related problems.

Colleges are considering what supports they can offer undocumented students. Some leaders feel constrained in what they can publicly say or legally promise.

ElevateU at the University of Montana helps embed career competencies into all required courses for students, guaranteeing professional growth and skill building for every learner.

College mental health experts and advocates share seven strategies for encouraging students to be open in seeking help and supporting others with emotional issues.