U.S. colleges and universities are working to improve outreach to a group they have long neglected: Latine students.

A new study looks at efforts to increase college students’ financial literacy, concluding that there may be more cost-effective ways to help those struggling to afford food, housing, and other basic needs.

A new report calls on U.S. colleges and universities to adopt a more flexible infrastructure that better meets the needs of today’s college students, who are increasingly facing financial challenges, mental health concerns, and life commitments that threaten their academic success.

Recent updates to the Carnegie Classification system focus on student success and recognizing which U.S. colleges and universities offer an accessible college education that leads to improved economic outcomes.