The College Experience

Listen: Chatbot Provides Resources, Early Alerts for Student Persistence

Ashley Mowreader — Thu, 09/18/2025 - 03:00 AM

Inside Higher Ed’s Voices of Student Success discusses how one college addresses student questions and resource awareness using a text-based AI chatbot.

Leadership Training Supports Greek Organization Success

Ashley Mowreader — Wed, 09/10/2025 - 03:00 AM

Florida State’s Center for Fraternity and Sorority Organizational Wellness seeks to improve Greek organization members’ career and professional development.

Considering Sophomore Student Success

Ashley Mowreader — Mon, 09/08/2025 - 03:00 AM

The University of South Carolina established an office dedicated to second-year students and beyond, helping them utilize resources and stay connected after the first year.

SUNY Expands Local News Collaborations for Student Learning

Ashley Mowreader — Thu, 08/28/2025 - 03:00 AM

The Institute for Local News provides journalism students with work experience and supports civil engagement.

College Staff Provide Free Admissions Counseling for Cancer Survivors

Ashley Mowreader — Wed, 08/27/2025 - 03:00 AM

The National GRACE Foundation helps prospective students with a history of cancer navigate college admissions and financial aid.

Survey: Financial Constraints Limit Institutional Supports

Ashley Mowreader — Wed, 08/20/2025 - 03:00 AM

College administrators say federal funding cuts are impacting their ability to provide essential services for students.

Decoding Student Trust

Colleen Flaherty — Mon, 08/18/2025 - 03:00 AM

In the first installment of our 2025–26 Student Voice survey series, most students express confidence in their institution—with clear room for improvement, especially when it comes to affordability.

Programming for First-Gen Students of All Degree Paths

Ashley Mowreader — Thu, 08/14/2025 - 03:00 AM

Boston University’s Newbury Center provides resources and support for students of all levels who are the first in their family to pursue postsecondary education.

The Resilience of First-Generation Students

Sara Weissman — Wed, 08/06/2025 - 03:00 AM

A new book argues for a renewed focus on the strengths of first-generation students, not just their challenges.

Recognizing First-Gen Student Athletes

Ashley Mowreader — Tue, 08/05/2025 - 03:00 AM

The University of Texas, San Antonio, designed custom patches for athletes’ uniforms to celebrate their first-generation identities.