Latest student news

Here are some of the latest student news from various sources:

Education News

  1. Free College Tuition: The University of Maine has announced that it will offer free tuition to all in-state students who are eligible for federal Pell Grants, starting in the 2023-2024 academic year. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Online Learning: A new study by the Babson Survey Research Group has found that 77% of higher education students in the US have taken at least one online course, up from 30% in 2002. (Source: Inside Higher Ed)
  3. Student Debt: The average student debt in the US has reached a record high of $31,300 per borrower, according to a report by the Federal Reserve. (Source: CNN)

Campus News

  1. Campus Safety: A new report by the National Center for Education Statistics has found that there were over 1,300 reported incidents of sexual violence on college campuses in 2019, down from 1,600 in 2017. (Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education)
  2. Diversity and Inclusion: A new study by the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA has found that 44% of college students identify as people of color, up from 36% in 2006. (Source: The Hechinger Report)
  3. Mental Health: A new report by the American College Health Association has found that 62% of college students reported feeling overwhelmed by their responsibilities, and 45% reported feeling hopeless. (Source: The Washington Post)

Student Life

  1. Student Activism: A new report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center has found that 64% of college students have participated in a protest or demonstration, up from 44% in 2016. (Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education)
  2. Student Employment: A new study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers has found that 55% of college graduates are employed full-time, down from 63% in 2019. (Source: Inside Higher Ed)
  3. Student Wellness: A new report by the American College Health Association has found that 71% of college students reported engaging in regular exercise, and 63% reported eating a healthy diet. (Source: The Washington Post)