Matthew J. Mayhew

Students don’t need to be protected from others’ views, but they can benefit from support to keep those conversations respectful. Daniel de la Hoz/Moment via Getty Images

Most colleges score low on helping students of all faiths – or none – develop a sense of belonging. Faculty can help change that

Respectful relationships are key to students’ sense that their spiritual identity is welcome on campus. Schools can help foster those connections.
A mom in Ypsilanti, Mich., consoles her son after a defeat in basketball. Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Arab American students and parents see US schools very differently − political tensions are widening the gap

The division matters because Arab Americans are one of the fastest-growing immigrant communities in the US – especially in Detroit, Warren and Dearborn, Mich.
University faculty are the most important people influencing student learning, development, persistence and degree attainment. Maskot/Getty Images

Supporting religious diversity on campus is a surprising consensus among faculty across the red‑blue divide

Faculty members represent a university’s core identity and mission. But no one had systematically studied faculty opinions on matters related to spirituality and religion − until now.
Pro-Palestinian supporters march outside Columbia University in September 2024. AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura

How universities can keep protests from turning violent: 3 lessons from the 2024 pro‑Palestinian encampments

Engaging early and often resulted in less violent protests, according to the authors’ survey of college campuses.
Do students’ views of people with different beliefs really change on campus? AP Photo/Darron Cummings

Evangelical college students often feel misunderstood – what helps boost understanding between students of all faiths?

College can be a time to interact with people with different worldviews, but meaningful exchanges often require intent.
Students generally become more appreciative of sexual diversity during college. Robert Chiarito/AFP via Getty Images

Students at Catholic colleges leave with less positive attitudes toward gay people than their peers – but that’s not the whole story

A survey of over 3,000 students found that how much students’ appreciation of gay, lesbian and bisexual people increased during college varied by their school’s religious affiliation.
Encouraging students at the University of Colorado, Boulder, to vote in the midterm elections, Nov. 6, 2018. Jason Connolly/AFP via Getty Images

Want the youth vote? Some college students are still up for grabs in November

Researchers examined the voting behavior of 5,762 students at 120 colleges and universities. Two groups stood out as an untapped electoral resource – if the candidates can turn out Gen Z.
New research shows double majors have a big competitive advantage in one critical area. fizkes/Shutterstock

Why double‑majors might beat you out of a job

New research shows double majors beat their peers in one critical way that makes them more attractive to employers. Colleges may have to adapt to that reality to help their graduates compete.
A new study reveals that students gain an appreciation for views across the political spectrum during their first year in college. Shutterstock.com

Does college turn people into liberals?

Despite claims that college turns students liberal, a new study reveals that students gain more appreciation for both liberal and conservative views during their freshman year.

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