A March survey from TimelyCare found a majority of students (59 percent) identified their grade point average as the most important measure of success in college from a list of options, followed by greater knowledge (54 percent), completing a course of study or graduating (53 percent), or getting a desired job (46 percent). Higher education professionals who work in student success, however, are more likely to see persistence, degree completion and student thriving as important measures. A new journal article, published in PNAS Nexus, argues institutions of higher education should focus less on student outcomes such as retention and graduation rates and grades and instead include measures of wellness and development. The article’s authors offer six metrics that contribute to lifelong well-being and how higher education can implement practices to foster them.