1 in 3 college freshmen has depression, anxiety
Starting college can be a time of fun, new experiences and growth. Yet it can also be a rough transition for many students who struggle with mental health issues. Read more
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Three state universities caught in the crosshairs of critical race theory
One lawmaker says an institution has 'turned its back on the values of intellectual diversity and the discussion of differing viewpoints.' Read more
Columbia University threatens graduate workers with replacement if they continue strike
Around 3,000 graduate workers at Columbia University in New York City, who have been on strike since 3 November, recently received an email from the university human resources department threatening the workers with replacement if they continue striking. read more
A surprising reason keeping students from finishing college: A lack of transportation
At a time when colleges are increasingly focused on how to get and keep students enrolled, some of the most surprising challenges are not academic but logistical. Read more
Texas school investigating after white students send slur-riddled lynching threat in prom group chat
On Monday, The Daily Beast reported that a school district in East Bernard Texas, just southwest of Houston, is investigating after a prom group chat reportedly took a racist turn, with white students posting slurs and even a lynching threat. Read more
Three state universities caught in the crosshairs of critical race theory
One lawmaker says an institution has 'turned its back on the values of intellectual diversity and the discussion of differing viewpoints.' Read more
Looking for diverse, first-gen students with enormous potential? Admit enlisted veterans
Last year, the University of Virginia published a 10-year strategic plan. The first goal is to “[r]ecruit and support exceptionally talented, diverse, and service-oriented students…who have the potential to live lives of purpose, impact, and service.” Read more
Is red-hot cryptocurrency becoming the new gold standard in higher education?
University of the People is one of a number of institutions accepting payments and donations via Bitcoin and other digital assets. Read more
Cal State poised to drop SAT admission requirement as chancellor supports scrapping test
California State University, the largest four-year university system in the nation, is poised to drop the SAT and ACT as an admissions requirement — a move that would follow the University of California’s elimination of the exams and further shake up the standardized testing landscape as hundreds of campuses across the nation shift away from the assessments. Read more
Harvard extends test-optional admissions policy for four years
Harvard will not require SAT or ACT scores for admission through the next four years, extending a policy adopted during the coronavirus pandemic and adding fuel to the movement to permanently eliminate standardized test scores for admission to even the nation’s most selective schools. Read more
