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MSU Sociology research looks into the ways universities harm students and how to regain trust

Friday, January 10, 2025
Michigan State University Department of Sociology

New research published by MSU College of Social Science faculty shows that university students may be directly harmed by decisions that appear to prioritize institutional finances over students' wellbeing. But increased administrative transparency and added resources to address students’ health, safety and well-being could go a long way to return students’ trust in their higher education institution, according to “Students’ experienced harm at higher education institutions: A qualitative study” published in the journal Innovative Higher Education.  

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