College students experiencing food insecurity less likely to graduate
We’ve learned that, especially during the current pandemic, food insecurity is linked to not only physical health but mental health. Read more
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All but three community colleges saw enrollment declines this fall
Enrollment continued to decline at Mississippi’s 15 community colleges this semester amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to preliminary numbers from the Mississippi Community College Board. Read more
Protests at University of Kansas signal a major culture shift
For two nights this week, hundreds of outraged students showed up at a University of Kansas fraternity house, demanding answers. Read more
4 international student myths about U.S. colleges
Paraguay national Yamily Villalba Paredes says she never felt dissuaded from applying to U.S. colleges and universities based on anything she had heard. Read more
The stunning success of the Walmart education program for employees
Nearly one-fifth of the company’s hourly associates who have participated have been promoted. Read more
More than 70% of college students favor vaccine mandates; most Republicans don’t
Having gotten a small but eye-opening window into operations on their campuses this fall, the majority of the students polled by two education-focused companies are in favor of both mask and vaccine mandates. Read more
How can colleges meet the needs of growing base of online learners?
Driven to remote education by its overall flexibility and in part by the COVID-19 pandemic, the pool of prospective online learners is not only increasing but also is pleased with what colleges and universities are offering. Read more
Pennsylvania university threatens to punish students for misusing classmates’ pronouns
Point Park University in Pennsylvania has placed students on warning, saying in an email that “action could be taken” if they do not respect their classmates’ preferred pronouns. Read more
Texas A&M, Penn State take action against those who fail to get COVID-19 tests
The universities warn students, employees that noncompliance may result in significant sanctions. Read more
Far-right ‘Moms for Liberty’ group demands schools stop exposing kids to ‘sexy’ pictures of seahorses
On Friday, The Daily Beast reported that a far-right group in Williamson County, Tennessee, is demanding schools censor a number of books and subjects — including an unusual demand regarding pictures of marine life. Read more
