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Mental health

Education Dept. launches new ‘Best Practices’ site

The ‘Safer Campuses Clearinghouse’ website contains evidence-based strategies used effectively by higher education institutions and K-12 schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Holistic measures catch eyes of 2-year college leaders

Though traditional indicators such as retention and completion are key, provosts, academic and student affairs officials are looking closely at other metrics.

ACHA says colleges should make vaccines mandatory

As long as they adhere to state law and have the resources, institutions should require the COVID-19 vaccination of their student populations.

How Biden’s $1.8T American Families Plan could help higher ed

From free community college tuition to expansion of the Pell Grants, an inside look at the sweeping proposal designed to boost student retention and completion.

Columbia researchers uncover COVID-19’s impact on brain

The Columbia University team's findings suggest inflammation may trigger neurologic damage but the virus' long-term impact is unknown.
Thu Apr 22nd, 2021

Do colleges have an ethical obligation to require vaccines?

One professor from an institution that just mandated COVID-19 vaccination for the fall offers his take and what campuses might look like.

Thu Apr 22nd, 2021

Study: Alcohol use in college students fell in spring 2020

A University of Nebraska report shows declines with students living at home, but what will happen when they all return in the fall?
Thu Apr 22nd, 2021

‘Justice served’: 12 college leaders share powerful words after Chauvin verdict

Higher education leaders across the country impart strong messages after the trial result in the murder of George Floyd and offer support for their communities.
Wed Apr 21st, 2021

College 2030: A conversation on the future of higher ed

Mike Huseby, the CEO of Barnes & Noble Education, discusses the value of colleges and universities forging strategies over the next decade to meet student needs.
Mon Apr 19th, 2021

Colleges fight to end food insecurity; 9 potential solutions

Sacred Heart, North Texas and other institutions have forged unique strategies to prevent students from going hungry.
Thu Apr 15th, 2021

‘Return to Learn’: UC San Diego unveils fall reopening plans

While some safety measures will remain intact, the University of California San Diego expects a more traditional experience in 2021-22.
Tue Apr 13th, 2021