Hiring more counselors isn’t enough to improve college student mental health, scholars warn. We look at research on programs and policies schools have tried, with varying results.
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We spotlight academic research and government reports to help journalists answer some of the questions remaining about the new student loan forgiveness program.
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A Washington Post higher education reporter shares insights to help journalists cover the new federal student loan forgiveness program and higher education debt more broadly.
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Journalists get tips on covering college finances amid the coronavirus pandemic and U.S. economic downturn from experts at credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service.
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Shane Dixon Kavanaugh uncovered dozens of cases of Saudi Arabians fleeing the U.S. after being charged with serious crimes.
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A leading scholar on college student homelessness and food insecurity, Sara Goldrick-Rab of Temple University, offers journalists seven tips for improving their coverage.
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HBCUs looking to raise bond capital face higher fees than non-HBCUs, even when agencies that rate credit risk give HBCU-issued bonds their highest scores, according to recent research.
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This collection of research looks at who on college campuses lacks access to food, especially health foods, and how going hungry can impact students’ grades and mental health.
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We spotlight research on working moms. Overall, the research suggests maternal employment has little impact on kid’s behavior and academic achievement over the short term and may have long-term benefits.
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We offer tips and research to help journalists scrutinize economic impact studies for projects such as sports stadiums, tourist attractions and public universities.
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