The Sleep Schedules of Top Students Are Not What You Think
A multi-university study tracked sleep and grade outcomes for 2,200 undergraduates. The findings overturn several assumptions about how successful students manage their nights.
The Real Reason First-Year Seminars Started Working
Universities have offered first-year seminars for decades with mixed results. A wave of redesigns starting in 2022 has finally produced clear improvements. The lessons are about structure, not content.
The Surprising Geography of College-Town Affordability in 2026
Students are increasingly choosing colleges based on cost of living, not just tuition. A new dataset tracks the towns where that decision pays off.
Why a Generation of Students Cannot Find the Library
University librarians describe a growing disconnect: investments in physical space are paying off for the students who show up, but discoverability has collapsed for the rest.
How Students Actually Use Their Phones During Class: Eye-Tracking Data
Eye-tracking studies in college lectures reveal what students actually do with their phones during class. The findings are more nuanced than the cell-phone-ban debate suggests.
Greek Life Decisions: The Honest Trade-Offs
Greek life participation has declined nationally but remains significant. The honest assessment of benefits, costs, and what students should evaluate before rushing.
Student Health Insurance: What 30 Universities Charge and Cover
Student health insurance plans at universities vary in cost and coverage. A comparison of 30 plans and what students and families should evaluate.
How Student Health Insurance Plans Compare Across 30 Universities
Student health insurance plans at universities vary in cost and coverage. A comparison of 30 plans and what students and families should evaluate.
Career Services at 25 Universities: What Works for Job Placement
Career services offices vary widely in their effectiveness at job placement. 25 universities audited reveal which services produce employed graduates and which are underutilized.
Meal Plans on Campus: What 30 Universities Charge and What Students Get
Mandatory meal plan costs at 30 universities range from $2,800 to $7,200 per year. The variation in value, the alternatives where allowed, and what families should evaluate.