Student success isn’t one-dimensional. It’s personal and practical. And more often than not, it’s happening on a tight schedule between classes, jobs, and late-night study sessions. A growing number of students are juggling academics with part-time or full-time jobs, often...
Category: Higher Education
College is meant to be a time of growth, discovery, and possibility. But for many students today, it’s also a season marked by stress, isolation, and rising mental health needs. Mental health challenges among college students are growing in complexity...
Incoming college students have more tools at their fingertips than ever: AI, smart devices, infinite content, and 24/7 group chats. They’re tech-savvy, curious, and eager to learn. But that constant digital connection is also exhausting. While technology offers convenience and...
Defining student success in higher education is complex. Colleges and universities are navigating a dynamic era marked by shifting student expectations, technological advancements, and complex societal challenges. What was once measured by grades and graduation rates has now transformed into...
Only four in 10 college students graduate from a four-year college. And while there’s no shortage of reasons for that fact, most are rooted in financial difficulties. Nearly 80% of students delay graduation due to lack of financial resources —...
A sense of belonging among college students is critically important to their academic success, mental health and well-being. In conjunction with Suicide Prevention Month, we asked some of the leading mental health professionals in higher education to share their insights...
There’s no question that mental health affects engagement, retention, academic performance, and graduation rates in higher education, with 41% of students currently enrolled in college saying they have considered dropping out in the past six months. This research from Gallup...
Colleges and universities are more diverse than ever. Forty-five percent of undergraduate students identify as people of color. And yet, healthcare disparities continue to exist. When students can’t find healthcare providers who resemble them, their beliefs, and their culture, the...
When most people are feeling down, confused, or overwhelmed, the first person they turn to is a peer or a friend. This is definitely the case for college students. In fact, a survey published by the Born This Way Foundation...
After-hours mental health care is not something that colleges and universities can ignore or push aside—it’s a necessity. Research from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) shows that suicides are more likely to occur between midnight and 4:00 a.m....
