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Student Retention

Michigan State U's Health Insurance Requirement Could Restrict Tuition Increase

Michigan State University's student health insurance mandate may restrict its ability to raise tuition next year under a budget deal for universities passed Friday by the state House.

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The Detroit News

Task Force Sets Plan To Increase College Completion

After more than a year of combing through education statistics, a team of students, professors, business leaders and college presidents across the state have a game plan to increase West Virginia's chronically low college completion rate.

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The Charelston Gazette

Invisible Students, Missing Programs and Policies

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Taking responsibility for the safety and academic success of the LGBT population
Shane L. Windmeyer
University Business, June 2012

There are more out lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) college students today than there have been at any other time in the history of higher education. In decades past, many young LGBT people experienced their coming out processes in college, yet today’s rising college freshmen have increasingly become more out and more vocal in high school and even in middle school.

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Diversity
Student Life Cycle Management
Student Retention
Student Wellness

For Medical Students, Dual Degrees Gain Popularity

A lot of students aspire to be doctors or run businesses. Nico Grundmann refuses to choose.

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The Salt Lake Tribune

College Students Spending Less Time Studying

Over the past half-century, the amount of time college students actually study - read, write, and otherwise prepare for class - has dwindled from 24 hours a week to about 15, survey data show.

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The Boston Globe

Autistic Students Get Support In Eastern Michigan U Program

Although many young people on the autism spectrum can handle the academics of college, some need support navigating the social, time management and organizational skills required to pass courses.

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The Detroit News

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