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In the five years since the April 30, 2019, shooting, UNC Charlotte has made changes to its safety and security policies, such as door locks and timely warnings. The University began making… Read more »

Pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses across the country have upended the lives of many students. Some are jumping into protests for the first time, while others are watching on the margins… Read more »

The past week has seen a growing wave of protest encampments and other demonstrations on university campuses across the United States, many of which have been met by mass arrests and other… Read more »

To improve transfer in the state, higher education leaders in Texas are working on curricular pathway plans for eight degree programs, helping students earn a degree faster, with less debt. 

Students can generally peacefully protest, regardless of their viewpoint, but colleges and authorities may enforce some restrictions and criminal laws to maintain peace and order. 

Students who have stopped out of a college education are four times more likely to re-enroll when connected with a success coach who guides them through registration, academic performance and… Read more »

Studying the data, intentional collaboration, and asking students what they need are keys to improving outcomes. Recently, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) and the Institute for Higher… Read more »

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Daniel Diermeier, chancellor of Vanderbilt University, about campus protests, free speech and student safety. 

Excelencia in Education, an organization working for increased access and completion of Latinx students in postsecondary education, has released its latest report on programs that have… Read more »

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) is expanding its reach to a demographic that may not otherwise believe they can pursue higher education. 

Twenty-three universities are expected to receive a share of $4.6 million to advance Black student success in California. The California State University (CSU) recently announced the one-time… Read more »

While health officials and state leaders are still working to understand the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on students, emerging studies suggest that time away from the classroom has… Read more »

Protests over the Israel-Hamas war are shadowing U.S. colleges’ and universities’ preparations for graduation ceremonies. The institutions face the responsibility to keep students safe while still… Read more »

Student-parents disproportionately give up before they reach the college finish line. Fewer than four in 10 graduate with a degree within six years, compared with more than six in 10 other… Read more »

A new survey from Trellis Strategies finds most two-year students in Texas have run out of money during 2023, but one-third of students have not spoken with their college about their issues. 

On March 14, chief of campus safety Mike Bunker outlined his primary goals for the department. He discussed how he wants to build a stronger relationship with the community and new proactive… Read more »

One out of every five college students are parents, and states are starting to recognize that helping this group of students complete their degrees is a vital part of college success strategies.… Read more »

Howard Community College President Daria J. Willis has announced plans to reopen the college’s on-campus Children’s Learning Center in partnership with the Community Action Council of Howard… Read more »