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Bain warns of ‘perilous environment’ for colleges as COVID-19 relief dries up

Higher Ed Dive

Although the higher education sector gained financial stability during the pandemic, the effects are likely short-lived, analysts said

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Technology Initiatives Support Student Mental Health in a Modern Higher Ed Environment

EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

News-Generation Lab report, 70% of students have experienced mental health challenges since starting college. The effect can be devastating: Research from Gallup-Lumina found nearly two-thirds (64%) of currently enrolled college students who recently considered stopping their studies said emotional stress or mental health concerns were

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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

While community colleges play a crucial role in providing accessible and affordable education to diverse student populations, many still struggle to fully accommodate students with disabilities, according to insights from community college students, faculty, and higher education experts.

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Report: Housing Crisis Threatens Student Parents' College Dreams

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The findings paint a stark picture: one in five undergraduate students nationwide is parenting while attending college, and housing costs often exceed tuition expenses. However, those who start college but don't complete their degree due to challenges like housing insecurity see a much lower return of just $3.31 per dollar invested.

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Sacramento State Creates Native American College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Sacramento State has announced the creation of the Sacramento State Native American College —a new university initiative aimed at advancing Native-based education and creating pathways for academic and professional service. They may enter the college either as first-year or transfer students, or as students beginning their junior year.

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Assume the Best: Trust-Based Strategies for Empowering College Students

Faculty Focus

Instead, we foster an environment of learning, growth, and empowerment. Active learning strategies help students take risks and engage deeply with material in a low-pressure environment. Teachers College Press. Active Learning: From Fear to Engagement Fear of failure can stifle creativity and learning. 2014; Agarwal, 2019).

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Living Life Offline: Social Media Effects on the Success of Black College Students Amid Today’s Political Challenges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For example, recent moves by states like Florida to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on college campuses have increased the stakes for social media activism. For Black college students, these tensions manifest in ways that are both personal and political, often distracting from their educational goals.

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