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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.
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.
2 Minnesota Colleges Consider Merging
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.
Religious Colleges That Lean Into Their Identity Make Gains
Stricter Christian colleges seem to be experiencing enrollment increases as religious families become more wary of secular institutions.
What’s at Stake for Science as Trump Returns
No one knows exactly how President-elect Trump’s second term will shape science and research policy, but judging from his first four years, he will likely focus on budget cuts and research security.
Study: Short-Term Pell May Not Improve Employment
Future-Prepping HBCU Students With Digital Learning
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.