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Cultural capital is key to a sense of belonging for college students of color
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — College students’ sense of belonging is believed to have important and far-reaching implications, contributing to academic achievement and persistence at college as well as offering protective effects against anxiety and depression. While belongingness initiatives are becoming commonplace at college campuses as officials strive to bolster student enrollment and retention, there currently is […]
Collaborative learning experiences crucial in preparing engineering students for the workforce
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Huddled in groups, undergraduate students in Systems Engineering 101, a foundational course taught by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign industrial and enterprise systems engineering professor Molly Hathaway Goldstein, deconstruct and reverse-engineer a product of their choice, such as a desktop gumball machine or a model of a Stirling engine. These experiential, hands-on group projects aim […]
How will a new Illinois law help with teaching the history of Native Americans in the state?
Illinois public schools will be required to teach students about Native American history in the state beginning with the 2024-25 school year. The legislation, which was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 4, requires that schools teach about the contributions of Native Americans in government, arts, humanities, sciences, and economic, cultural, social and political […]
Book examines the effects of volatility in state funding for higher education
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — With rampant inflation and some financial gurus forecasting an economic recession in the U.S. this year, officials at postsecondary institutions – and college-going families – have reasons to be concerned, as a shaky economy often portends cuts in higher education funding, researchers say in a new book. Experts in higher education, public […]
U of I to lead National Artificial Intelligence Research Institute focused on STEM learning
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign will lead a national Artificial Intelligence Research Institute focused on developing learning technologies that accelerate young people’s achievement in science, technology, engineering and math. The National Science Foundation announced today it is awarding $20 million over five years to establish the Inclusive and Intelligent Technologies for […]
Colleges must reexamine career services to boost employment of students with disabilities
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Students with disabilities are the fastest growing population on college campuses, according to a 2016 report by the National Center for Education Statistics. Yet, only 16% of these young adults will earn a bachelor’s degree or more compared with 39% of their non-disabled peers. And they are nearly twice as likely to […]
Are direct college admissions the future of higher education?
Jennifer Delaney is a professor of higher education in the department of education policy, organization and leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has co-written studies that examine the impact of direct college admissions – where all students who attain certain high school GPAs are automatically admitted. Delaney spoke with News Bureau education editor […]
Are TV sports networks game-changers for financing collegiate athletics?
Editor’s note: Jennifer A. Delaney and Tyler Kearney co-wrote a recent study that examined how revenue from collegiate sports TV networks affect universities’ internal subsidies for their athletic programs. Delaney is a professor of education policy, organization and leadership at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign whose research focuses on higher education finance. Kearney, who earned […]
Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative accepting freshmen applicants for fall semester
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Neurodivergent students who will be incoming freshmen at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the upcoming fall semester are encouraged to apply to a program geared toward helping them succeed academically, socially and professionally. The Illinois Neurodiversity Initiative offers a variety of supports and services for students with conditions in which the […]
A sense of purpose may have significant impact on teens’ emotional well-being
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Adolescents who feel a greater sense of purpose may be happier and more satisfied with life than peers who feel less purposeful, suggests a recent study of more than 200 teens. Studies with adults have suggested that a sense of purpose in life is an integral component of well-being that fuels hope […]
New Illinois law improves access to services for young children with disabilities or delays
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Trauma, neglect and abuse can have significant long-term effects on young children’s mental health, behavior and ability to learn, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Under a new Illinois law, children up to age 3 who are involved in the state’s child welfare system are now automatically eligible […]
Paper: Regional public universities increase access, social mobility for nearby residents
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — By broadening access to higher education in their local geographic area, regional public universities increase the economic and social mobility of the residents in their counties, says new research co-written by a team of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign economists. As the backbone of the U.S. higher education system, regional public universities enroll […]