We are asking today’s college students to go a long way to become the leaders the world needs. They come to college after years of pandemic-related interruptions to their lives and education. After they leave our campuses, they have to navigate and carve their way in a world that is increasingly polarized. Dr. Lori S. WhiteAt a time when colleges, universities, and their leaders are questioned about how they contribute to students’ futures, it is critical to remember that one of the most essential missions of higher education is building civic bridges and educating engaged citizens. We do that ..read more

Lydia SermonsLydia Sermons has been named vice president and chief communications officer at Howard University. She served as vice president of strategic communications and marketing at Spelman College. Sermons holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Temple University and a master’s in broadcast journalism and public affairs from American University ..read more

Two new reports and an online dashboard from the Community College Research Center (CCRC) at Teacher’s College, Columbia University, are part of an ambitious effort to tell the story of transfer students. These resources break down how many students are able to successfully transfer from a two-year institution to a four-year institution, with or without an associate degree or certificate, and how many of those transferred students are able to achieve a bachelor’s degree at the end of their journey. Making two reports was a deliberate decision by the CCRC. One report was designed for community ..read more

Over the past few weeks, higher education has seen students vehemently express opposition to Israel’s ongoing military operations in Palestine, transforming campuses to protest zones.  Protests have been met with police force, including widespread arrests.   “Protests can be very effective at getting an issue into national media,” said Dr. Omar Wasow, an assistant professor of political science at University of California Berkeley who studies civil rights-era protests of the 1960s. “Student protests are helping to set the national news agenda." The response by university officia ..read more

INDIANAPOLIS — Despite the growing diversity at higher education institutions across the nation, too many student-athletes still find that they’re the “first” or the “only one” on their team or in their department. That topic was among many issues discussed Thursday at the NCAA Inclusion Forum. The annual forum brought together more than 650 students, faculty, athletic directors, and administrators for a three-day conversation focused on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives at colleges and universities. The forum also focused on the intersectional identities of stud ..read more

Eight in 10 employers surveyed expect to maintain or increase the number of interns they bring in for 2023-24 compared to the 2022-23.National Association of Colleges and EmployersNew research suggests that the levels of hiring college students for internships will remain stable this year. Eight in 10 employers taking part in the National Association of Colleges and Employers' (NACE) 2024 Internship & Co-op Survey expect to maintain (47.2%) or increase (32.2%) the number of interns they bring in for 2023-24 compared to the 2022-23 academic year. (See Figure 1.) NACE President and CEO Shawn ..read more

The flag flew at half-staff April 24, honoring the memory of Hampton University’s 10th President Dr. Roy Davage Hudson. Dr. Roy Davage HudsonHudson served from 1970 to 1976 at Hampton, then known as Hampton Institute, and played a significant role in shaping the institution's history and fostering its growth. “During his tenure, President Hudson exhibited a strong commitment to academic excellence and student success,” said Hampton President Darrell K. Williams. “He spearheaded initiatives that expanded educational opportunities and enhanced the quality of education at Hampton University. His ..read more

In the dynamic world of higher education, the multi-faceted experience of the student-athlete population in today’s landscape cannot be ignored: academics, athletics, and perspective on critical issues. As a first-generation college graduate and a postgraduate student in higher education and student affairs, I reflect on how the landscape of intercollegiate athletics has changed even in my five years as a collegiate softball player. However, there is one thing that remained constant through my years: my involvement in the student-athlete advisory committee (SAAC) that offered a unique lens and ..read more

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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 qualitatively and quantitatively shown to improve and increase the success of Latinx students in higher education. These programs hail from all across the nation and target students at varying stages on their educational journeys. Some connect with students and families while they attend K-12 schools. Others connect with students while they attend a college or university and counsel them toward a successful comp ..read more