There's a new way to help college students transfer: Admit them to two schools at once
Dual and guaranteed admissions are taking root as strategies to boost falling transfer rates for community college students.
Demystifying College for First-Generation Students
Students without a family history of higher education benefit from simple lessons on navigating life in college.
The Life of a Working College Student
Sometimes, I would look at people who could take fancy trips for spring break, not having a single concern when taking out their debit card, and feel a twinge of jealousy.
OPINION: Students are coming to college less prepared during the pandemic. They need our help
Pandemic stresses created financial problems for many higher education institutions, as they were already bracing for enrollment declines due to the coming demographic cliff. That’s left enrollment ...
Islands of Brilliance finds 'their way into' worlds of students with autism by embracing the things they're passionate about
Islands of Brilliance is a Milwaukee nonprofit that provides learning workshops to students with autism based on their own interests.
Nairobi Flies Land Student in Surgery
The Nairobi Fly is often found within the East African region but travels to other areas of the world in search of breeding zones or food. Research indicates that the fly usually destroys crops and ...
How Often Should You Refinance Student Loans?
But even without a huge rate decrease, you could save money by refinancing student loans immediately after college ... to refinancing often would be that lenders do a “hard” credit check ...
LGBTQ students consider quitting college at an alarming rate. Why mental health help is hard to find.
"But for LGBTQ college students in particular, they often have to navigate unique challenges ... Miller said. WHY DO SO MANY GEN Z YOUTHS IDENTIFY AS LGBTQ? Because of the sacrifices of prior ...
Students with disabilities thrive in Saint Vincent's Bearcat BEST program
In Pennsylvania, students with intellectual or developmental disabilities are able to attend high school until they’re 21 years old — but many of these students want to move on to bigger and better ...
When procrastination becomes bingeable: how escapism through media affects college students
The relationship between escapism and media bingeing spells a procrastination disaster as CHALK writer Meghan Baker says.
A new way to help college students transfer: Admit them to two schools at once
The university has a dual-enrollment agreement with Northern Virginia Community College, 600 of whose students have matriculated to George Mason since the program started in 2018. Credit: Education ...
