Grad Students Struggling with Mental Health and the Job Market
A recent poll found that students suffer from anxiety and depression, and worry about the dwindling job prospects of many fields. On Inside Higher Ed.
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In Oregon, Tech Colleges See Big Student Growth
Oregon Tech had a 14 percent increase in their freshman class, the largest growth in three decades, as students keep an eye on their career prospects. On the Klamath Falls Herald and News.
Student Suicide at U of Wisconsin and Graduate Program Pressure
The student had reported abusive behavior in a graduate lab, which previously had a high turnover of researchers. On Inside Higher Ed.
After Student Death, San Diego State Suspends 14 Frats
Possible misconduct is being investigated and the school is casting a suspicious eye on how frats have previously conducted themselves. On The New York Times.
The Challenges in Getting, and Keeping, Students in NC Community Colleges
From social stigma to economic constraints, getting students to community college and helping them earn a degree can be difficult. On EdNC.
At Northwestern, Newspaper Loathe to Engage in Journalism
After apologizing to students for covering a speaking event featuring Jeff Sessions, the newspaper also refused to run a letter from the College Republicans, who hosted him. On the Daily Signal.
The Return on Investment by College Degree
Bachelor's degrees paid off in the long term, but community colleges had an edge in the short term. On Inside Higher Ed.
For Grad Students, Professor Abuse Can Be Reinforced by Other Students
As one student at Arizona State found, other grad students kept up the harassment because they thought their careers were harmed. On Inside Higher Ed.
What Happens When an Elite School Partners with an Oppressive Country?
One professor's experience teaching in Saudi Arabia should give college leaders pause before signing a joint venture with an authoritarian country. On The Chronicle of Higher Education.
Giving Up the Dream of Becoming a Professor
Academics who realize their life would be better outside the academy have to jump hurdles, both economic and personal. On Front Porch Republic.