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Voices of Student Success: Building a Culture of Mentorship

Prior research shows students who have at least one connection to campus are more likely to persist, retain and complete...
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‘Long and Difficult’ Recovery Ahead in N.C.

Parents of students throughout western North Carolina anxiously await contact from their kids as power and cellular outages continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

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The Microcredential Generation

A fast-growing number of traditionally college-age students are bypassing degrees to pursue cheaper and faster alternative credentials. Why are so many choosing this path—and will the journey pay off? 

About 1,000 Students to Test 2025–26 FAFSA in First Round

The U.S. Education Department will open up the 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid for testing Tuesday evening and...
President Biden stands in front of a blurred-out blue sign that says "canceling student debt."

What the End of the Student Loan Grace Period Means for Borrowers

Before payments paused during the pandemic, one in five borrowers were in default. Advocates believe that figure could be higher next year.

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California Enacts Sweeping Legacy Ban

The state became the second to prohibit legacy preferences at both public and private institutions. It’s the most consequential legacy legislation to date.

2 Volleyball Teams Refuse to Play Against Team With Trans Player

Two women’s volleyball teams have forfeited games against San José State University, apparently in protest of the fact that a...
Students pose in a photo booth, holding signs that say "First-gen student," "I make a difference" and "I heart GTCC."

Extracurricular Involvement Barriers to Bust

In our 2024 Student Voice survey, undergraduates reveal how involved they are in the college experience, how much they think participation benefits them and what changes their institutions could make to encourage involvement.