Rebecca KelliherHomeOhio State University Survey Finds Student Anxiety, Depression, and Burnout On the RiseAccording to a recently released survey from Ohio State University’s Office of the Chief Wellness Officer, OSU students reported higher rates of anxiety, depression, and burnout in April 2021 compared to August 2020 when online or hybrid learning started.July 26, 2021News RoundupEvent to Commemorate 31st Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities ActOn Tuesday, July 27, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET on Zoom, the Center for American Progress, Representative Ayanna Pressley, D-MA, and a panel of disability rights organizers and policy experts will honor the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and discuss how to better support the disability community in […]July 26, 2021News RoundupDepartment of Education Helps Improve School Ventilation Systems to Prevent COVID-19The Department of Education unveiled a resource that outlines how American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds can be used to strengthen indoor air quality at schools, colleges, and universities. Improving ventilation systems at educational institutions can help prevent the spread of COVID-19. “Protecting our schools and communities from the spread of COVID-19 is the first step […]July 23, 2021Latest NewsIs College Still Worth the Cost? Most Traditional Age Students and Families Say Yes, According to SurveyThe overwhelming majority of undergraduates aged 18 to 24 and their families (89%) still believe a college degree opens doors despite the hefty cost, according to the 2021 survey “How America Pays for College” from student loan lender Sallie Mae.July 23, 2021News RoundupCoalition of Urban Serving Universities Names UT Arlington First 2021 Racial Justice and Equity Award WinnerThe Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU), a network of 39 public urban research universities, awarded the University of Texas at Arlington its inaugural Racial Justice and Equity award. According to USU, the Program supports efforts at urban universities “to explicitly address policies that produce equity gaps.” As the winner, UT Arlington receives a $20,000 […]July 21, 2021COVID-19National Urban League Calls for Post-COVID Racial Equity in Latest ReportWhile many talk of wanting a return to normal after COVID-19, the National Urban League (NUL), a national civil rights organization, is advocating for a “new normal,” one that is more inclusive and equitable than before coronavirus.July 20, 2021HomeCollege Students and Scholars Concerned with DACA in Limbo, AgainWith a federal judge in Texas ruling on Friday against the Obama-initiated program protecting young undocumented immigrants from deportation, college students who receive the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) are concerned for what comes next.July 19, 2021African-AmericanClark Atlanta University Launches Executive Leadership Institute to Train Next Generation of HBCU PresidentsTo recruit and prepare potential future leaders to serve at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Clark Atlanta University (CAU) has established the Executive Leadership Institute (ELI).April 22, 2021Previous PagePage 2 of 2
