Michelle Centamore

How embedded counseling is transforming well-being at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech’s residential counseling model shows how proximity, partnership and prevention can make large campuses feel more connected.

Career outcomes improve for college students, but gaps remain

While most college graduates gain financially from higher education, many still face barriers to affordable programs that lead to meaningful work—and many good jobs remain unfilled, says report.

How off-campus housing support builds student success at this university

Colorado State University’s Off-Campus Life department helps students find stability and community, connecting housing security to retention and overall well-being.

Rethinking academic scheduling could unlock higher graduation rates, report finds

A new report urges colleges to treat scheduling not as a back-office task but as a frontline strategy for student success.

Gen Z is more optimistic, if not fully engaged

Student engagement soars in 2025: 50% say school lets them do their best, up from 40% in 2023, survey finds.

Nearly eight in 10 Americans believe college is unaffordable

Most Americans think college costs more than it does—keeping many from enrolling. A new survey says more transparent pricing could help change those opinions.

Who are the “new majority” of college students?

Today’s “new majority” of students brings diverse life experiences, responsibilities and needs to campus, says new report. Supporting these students is essential for colleges that want to adapt.

How to support students’ well-being in the age of AI

The effects of artificial intelligence technologies are complex: "AI is not all good or bad," a new report from the American Psychological Association says.

How to let mental health drive K12 and college building design

Explore the connection between mental health and campus design. Learn how spaces can enhance wellness and belonging for students.

Here is why immigrant and international students are so important

Immigrant-origin students are essential to sustaining the nation’s college system, workforce and economy, says new report.

How one college uses esports to beat student loneliness

"Esports is more than just playing games—it’s about connection, discipline and personal growth," says Baylor University’s first-ever esports director and coach, Adam Stanley.

No student goes hungry with this college’s free meal program

Chancellor Bradley Davis says that the program set to launch this fall at the West Valley-Mission Community College District is about "equity, access and reimagining what community college can be."

One big reason your campus could become a ‘smaller place’

Campus facilities are a growing concern for colleges and universities burdened by declining enrollment and rising costs, according to Gordian’s 2025 State of Facilities in Higher Education report.

Course sharing boosts retention and revenue for colleges, says new report

As colleges and universities grapple with declining enrollment and increasing financial pressure, a new report points to a collaborative solution: course sharing.

HBCU students are better off mentally than their peers

A new United Negro College Fund report highlights the mental health strengths of HBCUs—and the urgent need to close remaining service gaps.