Matt Zalaznick

Matt Zalaznick is a life-long journalist. Prior to writing for District Administration he worked in daily news all over the country, from the NYC suburbs to the Rocky Mountains, Silicon Valley and the U.S. Virgin Islands. He's also in a band.

How virtual advising makes dreams come true during COVID

Even though she was set to graduate high school near the top of her class, Ashley Espinosa wanted her writing to be stronger for her college applications.

How virtual assistant guides students during COVID

Grand Valley State University's myBlueLaker virtual assistant app aims to help students with answers to more than 7,000 questions.

Gen Z teens say diversity is key in college and work

More than 60% of 5,000 high school and college students surveyed said they would be more likely to apply to a college if the recruiters and materials reflected diversity.

10 videos guide a university’s COVID response

Video series, created by professor of immunology Brian Merkel, covers topics including why young people should remain vigilant about the virus, the science of vaccines and the reasons for getting a flu shot.

6 views on growing nontraditional student credentials

While many in higher ed want to see more nontraditional students earning credentials and certifications, hurdles remain for growing these short-term programs.

10 ways to prioritize student mental health

College students want mental health supports as they grapple with COVID and growing awareness around systemic racism, an advocacy group says.

4 actions for tackling campus anxiety and depression

Depression and anxiety are rising during COVID, particularly among low-income students, students of color, women, LGBTQ+ students and students who are caregivers.

How colleges seek equity in virtual and physical design

Colleges and universities can create a greater sense of equity and diversity by rethinking the design of physical and virtual spaces, a panel of higher education leaders said this week.

Social media offers students a ‘lifeline’ in age of anxiety

College students have turned to social media not to cut themselves off from current events, but to seek connections that boost mental health during this age of coronavirus-induced anxiety and isolation.

What do students think of online learning? 2 surveys shed some light.

Students enrolled in online degrees gave high marks to their programs, but students sent home by coronavirus want to return to campus, according to a pair of surveys released this week.

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