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New on the Job: Q&A With Melissa Young, Columbus State University
As the inaugural assistant vice president for student success, Young is charged with implementing campuswide changes to improve the student experience and, in turn, impact retention rates.
2 Minnesota Colleges Consider Merging
Postelection Uncertainty Looms Large for Presidents
At a media dinner in New York Monday, nearly a dozen college presidents fielded questions on a range of topics, but none dominated the discussion more than Trump.
Penn, Brandeis Boost Financial Aid for Middle-Class Students
Cuts to Indiana Financial Aid Could Impact Tens of Thousands of Students
Two years after boosting financial aid for low-income students, the state of Indiana plans to slash those awards again. It’s the latest instance of state officials grappling with changes to the FAFSA.
Bard College at Simon’s Rock Campus Closing
Is the FAFSA Ready for Prime Time?
The federal aid form could officially launch this week. Hopes for a smooth financial aid cycle, and the Education Department’s chance at redemption, are on the line.
How Colleges Can Curb Students’ Alcohol Abuse
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.