Student Success

Here are 3 qualities that make graduates better job candidates

With layoffs mounting and hiring slowing in 2025, job seekers need these three characteristics to win in a tight job market, according to surveyed employers.

Why these leaders link interdisciplinary learning to improved outcomes

These institutions are blending curricula to expand students' skillsets and life experiences in the face of a rapidly changing workforce.

How two new rules are reshaping career education

New gainful employment and financial value transparency rules pull back the curtain on college programs that promised life-changing opportunities

Dual enrollment is among top reasons for sturdy completion rates

Over half of all students who enrolled in college in the fall of 2019 with dual enrollment earned a credential within four years.

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.

The 5 important areas public colleges can improve to boost ROI

Thirty percent of America's recent public college graduates failed to earn a positive ROI within 10 years of graduation, according to new findings from Strada Education Foundation.

Cell phone bans are soaring in popularity, data shows

A first-of-its-kind study captures the prevalence of public school cell phone bans, and principals are overwhelmingly on board.

Why networking has become more valuable than a college degree

One-third of 2025 college graduates are unemployed and actively seeking work. Here's how college leaders can help.

Hoax threats disrupt more than a dozen colleges this week

A wave of bomb threats sent Tuesday morning to 11 schools is estimated to have affected over one million students and cost $60 million to campus operations.

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.

Poverty—not income—is the most important factor in determining college success

Only low-poverty high schools produced graduating classes in which more than half of students earned a postsecondary degree within six years, says research..

How microcredentials are fueling new workforce innovation

Community college leaders can confidently boast that it's "their turn and their time" to lead higher education in boosting student workforce outcomes.

Beyond therapy: New ways mental health care is expanding

Colleges are expanding their food pantries into basic needs centers that offer help with housing, clothing, childcare and more.

How this AI chatbot helps students navigate their first semester

Western New England University's chatbot connects students to campus resources with a quick text. This leader shows how the benefits run far deeper.

Study flags safety risks of Meta AI chatbots

Testing revealed that the chatbots failed to provide adequate guidance or crisis resources when a user disclosed self-harm.

The surprising reason campuses are now less diverse and welcoming

About two-thirds of respondents blamed peers for increasing isolation and discrimination on campus, according to The Steve Fund's survey.

How to get non-traditional learners more career-focused

Internships, apprenticeships and other career explorations have long been unavailable to adults, working students and online learners.

High tech CTE: How higher ed can capitalize on an emerging market

Degree-granting institutions and CTE programs are no longer an either-or for the emerging American workforce. Here's how they can work in tandem.

How revolutionary workforce changes can energize experiential learning

Institutions are discovering different ways to implement experiential learning to prepare the U.S. workforce for widescale technological transformations.

A thousand words: Authentic photos shift perceptions of higher ed

Complete College America has released a free photo library showcasing candid shots of campus community members to demystify higher education.

5 ways to better prepare students for a changing job market

With recent college graduates entering one of the tightest job markets since the COVID outbreak, colleges and universities must find new ways to help students wow potential employers.

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.

Arts are not extra: How to reimagine the humanities

Recommitting to the humanities is not nostalgic: it is strategic. Students need both practical skills and deeper intellectual grounding to navigate an uncertain world.

Here are cost-effective steps to increase campus security

Coordinating with emergency response teams is a fundamental aspect of campus security that college leaders often overlook.

How one big step for American well-being lies in small credentials

Over 700,000 certificates and associate's degrees will go un-earned every year until 2032, curbing American workers from maximizing their annual earnings, according to Georgetown University.

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.

New Jersey’s breakthrough teletherapy investment reaps sizable return

New Jersey's statewide teletherapy investment has empowered thousands of students to access critical—oftentimes lifesaving—mental health support.

What Gen Z needs to know about non-college pathways

Gen Z students feel well-informed about four-year degrees and post-high school workforce options but know less about other non-college pathways, a new survey finds.

These colleges look to overcome cuts to federal student support

President Donald Trump's push to eliminate TRIO and GEAR UP funding is forcing schools enrolling high proportions of low-income and marginalized students to quickly re-allocate resources.

Students can now earn a credential from more schools

Schools—from K12 districts to four-year colleges and universities—are upgrading their credentials to swiftly upskill the emerging and mid-career workforce.

Why one university connects online learners to a powerful locale

National University's new co-learning hub blends childcare, high-speed WiFi and coffee stations to provide its online adult learners with a space to unwind, focus or both.

While not simplistic, students ultimately succeed after college, research finds

Graduates, many of whom worked at least one job to afford basic necessities, are finding employment. Here's what some students did in college to get ahead.

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.

Here’s a look at the emerging college applicant: the independent student

A new kind of student group is beginning to flood the Common App. With them come unique challenges to their postsecondary success.