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Study: Student Loan Presence Linked to Worse Student Health Outcomes and Practices

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Having student loans is associated with worse health outcomes and practices, according to a new study published in the Journal of American College Health. universities, looking to see whether there was a relationship between student loan presence and the health of students.

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Community Colleges’ Essential Role in Workforce Development

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Given that over 40% of undergraduate students in the U.S. are pursuing an Associate’s Degree and the percentage of job openings that require a four-year degree declined from 51% in 2017 to 44% in 2021, the significance of community colleges in shaping the next generation of workers can’t be overstated. citizens, and 5% are veterans.

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After Settlement with Howard University, Students Call for Sweeping Changes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It all came to a head on April 23, 2017, the night of Howard’s Student Choice Awards, where Ross won Activist of the Year. Howard said that, in the years since Ross’s incident, it has made changes to its mental health and withdrawal policies. That night, after celebrating with friends and drinks, the joy turned bitter.