News & Research

Students Find Ways to Stay Politically Active Despite COVID-19

October 29th, 2020

The 2020 election has lasted almost 1,200 days, and this extensive campaigning can cause voter fatigue. Nevertheless, college students are finding ways to stay informed and have meaningful conversations with people in their lives.

Concern for America’s Future Drives Students to the Polls

October 28th, 2020

Students across the political spectrum believe a lot is at stake in the 2020 election. Whether they want to change who’s occupying the White House or ensure the incumbent wins another term, students are very motivated to vote this year.

Student Mental Health During COVID-19

October 28th, 2020

Students are encountering mental health challenges during COVID-19 and are facing anxiety about the future. Course Hero and the NASPA commissioned College Pulse to administer a survey of college students’ experiences with COVID-19, their return to campus, and the support they are receiving from their college.

4 in 10 College Students Say the Government is Suppressing Their Votes

October 27th, 2020

With a week to go until Election Day, college students are largely decided on who they are voting for. But many believe the government is actively trying to suppress the student vote.

My Election College Student Voting Project

October 22nd, 2020

The My Election College Student Voting Project follows the diverse voices of college students in the week leading up to Election Day, as well as their reactions to the election results.

Three-Quarters of College Students are Open to Micro-Internships

October 15th, 2020

Students know it’s important to gain work experience during college, but interning is harder than ever. A majority of students are open to micro-internships that consist of short-term projects that can typically be done remotely.

9 in 10 College Students Worry About Coronavirus’ Economic Impact

October 8th, 2020

College students’ concerns about the pandemic’s economic impact remain sky high as the United States’ coronavirus outbreak shows no signs of slowing down.

Perceived Value of Education Shapes College Decision Satisfaction

October 6th, 2020

Students who believe they are getting a good value for their education would choose their same college if they could make their decision again. In contrast, students who don’t believe that they are getting value from their education would choose another college.

Work-Life Balance is Very Important to Today’s College Students

October 1st, 2020

Today’s college students believe work-life balance is very important when thinking about their careers after graduation.

Campus Free Speech Climate

September 29th, 2020

A new survey we released in partnership with The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) and RealClearEducation offers insights on the experience of being a student on a particular campus, and what it’s like to engage (or not) in the free exchange of ideas on that campus.

6 in 10 College Students Feel Uncomfortable Flying

September 24th, 2020

Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic that grounded planes across the globe, most college students are still wary of flying. But students’ views on traveling in the midst of a pandemic differ considerably by gender and geography.

College Students Think Remote Work is Here to Stay