Why Every College Student Needs a Mentor
Most college students don’t have a mentor and don’t know how to find one. Only 25% of students strongly agree they’ve had a mentor who encouraged them to pursue their goals and [...]
Is Your University’s Website Truly Student-Friendly?
Imagine this: You just got accepted to college and need to apply for financial aid. You type in collegename.edu to look for financial aid information, and the website pops up. There are 10 tabs. [...]
Deciphering the Secret Language of Universities
University jargon is a whole language in and of itself. From the minute students start pursuing higher education, they’re bombarded with terminology that’s tough to decipher. [...]
Are Virtual Waiting Rooms Helping or Hurting Students?
Colleges and universities have learned a lot about student needs and organizational structures throughout the pandemic. Now that we’re nearing the other side, institutions have a lot to [...]
The Real Reasons Why 33% of First-generation Students Drop Out
First-generation students face barriers continuing-generation students do not. Consequently, their college experience is more challenging as they navigate a new, unfamiliar environment for the [...]
The Deficit of Mental Health Resources on College Campuses
Mental health among college students has become a more widely recognized concern over the past several years, and even more so due to isolation brought on by the pandemic. Still, colleges and [...]
Supporting Students During Transitional Times
As the spring semester comes to an end, higher education institutions are entering a new season of student support. The summer semester is about to roll in, followed by a wave of incoming [...]
Tearing Down Educational Silos & Building a New Future for Higher Ed
Higher education structures are typically heavily siloed. While colleges and universities offer a plethora of resources to help students succeed, navigating the system can be complicated. The [...]
