Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

A working paper recently published by the National Bureau of Economic Research reported that PWIs can learn how to better support Black students by implementing best practices from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). There are unprecedented rates of anxiety and depression for college students. A recent U.S.

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Timely MD

JUNE 5, 2024

College and university students face many challenges, including academic pressures and financial strains. However, one of the most pressing issues is the significant wait times for accessing mental healthcare. These delays profoundly affect students’ health, academic performance, and overall well-being.

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Timely MD

AUGUST 8, 2024

Many students arriving on college and university campuses today have never had a first job. However, while students face a learning curve, it’s important not to stereotype the entire generation. The students developed crucial communication skills and learned to juggle multiple responsibilities.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

As for students who didn’t file their FAFSA, many of these students may be first-generation or low-income students who need more support to make it to the first day of classes. According to a survey conducted by EAB, 28% of first-generation students reported not feeling mentally prepared for college.

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Timely MD

JULY 2, 2024

More than one in three currently enrolled students have considered stopping out of their degree or credential program within the last six months, according to Gallup and Lumina Foundation’s State of Higher Education 2024 report. Why do some students persist while others fall back? Brown, Ph.D., ” Angela Stowe, Ph.D.

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Symplicity

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

UK & Irish university students are being hit harder than ever financially with the rising cost of living.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

According to the latest data from the National Student Clearinghouse, “Undergraduate enrollment continued to shrink this fall but the decline has slowed to nearly pre-pandemic rates.” Community college enrollment was nearly steady year-over-year, and, despite the overall decline, some universities are even reporting record class sizes.

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Timely MD

MAY 1, 2023

A recent nationwide survey found nearly 60% of Gen Z college students have received mental health care before arriving on campus – during their K-12 years. Released in conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, this alarming statistic underscores the urgency of warnings from the CDC to the U.S.

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Now is the time to learn how to make a positive impact on the mental wellness of students and carry that strategy for health and wellness throughout the year. 46% of people who die by suicide had a diagnosed mental health condition. 90% may have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

I do not doubt that his visionary leadership will enable the Council to continue its vital work transforming lives and empowering students from underserved communities. One of Dr. Brown’s notable accomplishments was his instrumental role in developing the Major Pathways Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).

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Timely MD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Now is the time to learn how to make a positive impact on the mental wellness of students and carry that strategy for health and wellness throughout the year. 46% of people who die by suicide had a diagnosed mental health condition. 90% may have experienced symptoms of a mental health condition.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 13, 2025

Mike Hoa Nguyen As a visiting professor at the University of Connecticut Hartford, Dr. Qazi Arka Rahman leads a Critical Refugee Studies course that encourages students to see refugees as more than simply victims, objects of rescue, problems, and crises. He published his fi ndings in a 2024 study for The Review of Higher Education.

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COE

JUNE 11, 2025

One of us is a Latina Pell Grant recipient who has spent the past two years visiting more than 80 colleges and universities across the country, speaking directly with first-generation and low-income students. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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