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Study: Almost One in Four Undergrads Experienced Food Insecurity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Significant portions of the college student population have faced food insecurity, according to an analysis of data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study: 2020 (NPSAS:20). Dr. Tammeil Y. We can also see that that rate is so much higher for students who identify as Black or African American. In fact, it's 35%,” Goldrick-Rab said.

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Austin Community College Bolsters Student Services, Offers Free Food, Housing Services, and Family Support

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Austin Community College (ACC) will offer free food, housing services, and family support as part of an effort to strengthen student services, KXAN reported. The Care Center in particular will be offering help when it comes to transportation, weekly groceries, and legal aid. The majority of ACC students (70%) have financial need.

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Study: Community College Housing Program Produced Better Life Outcomes

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Students’ connection with CHAP helped them to more easily access other supports, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), two federal programs that address food insecurity. It might show that it’s not food people need, it’s housing.” Harrell II, president of TCC.

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New Jersey Launches Free Online Tool to Connect College Students Facing Basic Needs Insecurity to Resources

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Phil Murphy The navigation tool provides students a place to look up resources and information for matters such as housing, food, transportation, childcare, and state assistance processes. At least one in every three students faces food insecurity, one in four is a parent while studying, and one of every two may be housing insecure.

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CCS’s Transportation Design Students Envision the Future of Farming with John Deere Sponsored Project

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The world’s population is expected to grow from around 8 billion to nearly 10 billion people by 2050, increasing the global food demand by 50%. These are the types of profound questions John Deere asked a group of CCS Transportation Design students to contemplate. Farmers — less than 1% of the population — are feeding 100% of us.

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Embracing Change: Crafting Forward-Thinking Strategic Plans for Colleges in a Dynamic Society

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According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) 2023 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), 23% of undergraduate college students and 12% of graduate students are experiencing food insecurity, accounting for more than 4 million students. million students.

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Chapman University Receives $1 Million to Reinforce Financial Safety Net for Students

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The money will support the Women of Chapman Student Hardship Assistant Fund, which helps students with immediate and unexpected hardships, such as costs related to housing, food, transportation, technology, medical bills, and getting home during a family crisis. More than 80% of Chapman’s students receive financial aid.