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Survey: Student Success Leaders Weigh In Ahead of 2027

Student success administrators are dealing with capacity issues and persistent challenges, finds Inside Higher Ed’s third annual Survey of College...
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Student Success Is the Priority. Capacity Is the Challenge.

Our new survey finds that student success leaders are more confident in the undergraduate education their institution provides than in its ability to address persistent barriers—even as they see promise in AI.

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3 Lessons on How to Support Student Veterans

Research and campus initiatives highlight the ways colleges are helping student veterans find value, navigate transitions and build a sense of belonging.

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When AI Becomes a Student’s Confidant

New research from The Rithm Project explores why young people turn to AI after difficult interpersonal experiences, raising questions about student mental health and belonging.

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Heard at a Workforce Development Conference

If anyone is casting about for an explanation as to why people in their 20s are proving amenable to radical politics, this seems like a good place to start.

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The Untapped Potential of STEM Transfer Students

A new Community College Research Center report finds that transfer students face longer paths to STEM degrees, creating barriers that could limit the pipeline of future STEM graduates.

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How Young Voters Fueled Democratic Victories

New data from Tufts University reveals how voters aged 18 to 29 shaped the 2026 midterms, driven by economic concerns and shifting political loyalties.

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What Is the Purpose of College in the Age of AI?

The University of Virginia’s Christa Acampora discusses how colleges can navigate AI while supporting students’ intellectual, personal and professional development.