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A Vending Machine for Health Supplies

Inside Higher Ed Ashley Mowreader April 15, 2025 Machines selling drugstore items such as bandages and tampons give community college students greater access to affordable health products. According to a May 2024 Student Voice survey, roughly one in five community college students (19 percent) believe their institution should invest in wellness facilities or services to promote […]

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As ‘Bot’ Students Continue to Flood In, Community Colleges Struggle to Respond

Voice of San Diego  Jakob McWhinney April 14, 2025 Community colleges have been dealing with an unprecedented phenomenon: fake students bent on stealing financial aid funds. While it has caused chaos at many colleges, some Southwestern faculty feel their leaders haven’t done enough to curb the crisis. When the spring semester began, Southwestern College professor […]

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Data: Gen Z Wary of AI Effects, Wants More Guidance From School, Work

Inside Higher Education Ashley Mowreader April 14, 2025 A recent Gallup survey finds that young people frequently engage with generative AI and want support from schools and employers about how to properly use those tools. Gen Z Americans are known for being tech-savvy digital natives, but a new survey shows they’re hesitant about the impact […]

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