Trans students shouldn’t have to worry about being dead-named as they accept their parchment. Norma Rodenburg and Carrie Smith share four things to consider when making the switch from legal to affirmed names for graduation ceremonies
As colleges and universities grapple with stagnant graduation rates, academic coaching offers a tangible means to improve individual student performance as well as institutional outcomes, Lindsay F. Tierney explains
Want to reduce single-use waste at your university? In this guide for students and administrators, Rojine McVea offers tips for how to set up a reusable dish service based on her own experience
From identifying the decision-makers to presenting clear evidence, Jamie Gilbert Mikell shares tips for communicating the value of higher education to government and policymakers in the US
Gender-inclusive housing, research opportunities and informed mental health support are among the ways universities can create a welcoming environment for the full spectrum of the queer community
With public perception of US higher education in decline, universities urgently need to send an engaging, integrated message about how their work benefits society, writes Paul M. Rand. Here’s how his institution is doing it
Five strategies universities can adopt to aid medical students’ understanding of and engagement with social justice principles as part of healthcare training
