Michelle Gabrielle Centamore

2 weeks ago | universitybusiness.com | Michelle Gabrielle Centamore

In-person students at West Valley-Mission Community College District will receive a weekly meal allowance equivalent to four meals to address student hunger. The credit is usable anytime during the week. High-need students may qualify for additional support. The 2023 Real College California Survey found that about 21% of the approximately 20,000 students attending West Valley-Mission Community College District experience food insecurity.

1 month ago | universitybusiness.com | Michelle Gabrielle Centamore

Campus facilities are a growing concern for colleges and universities challenged by declining enrollment and rising costs, according to Gordian’s 2025 State of Facilities in Higher Education report. Now in its 12th year, the report warns that aging buildings and deferred maintenance will continue to put pressure on institutions that are limited in funding.

1 month ago | longislandpress.com | Michelle Gabrielle Centamore

Raising a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can upend a family’s world — that transformation can go unrecognized by those outside of it. Just as each child with autism presents unique characteristics, their parents face a wide spectrum of emotions and experiences every day, says these Long Island mothers. Close Never miss a storyNews, events, culture and more — delivered to you.

1 month ago | universitybusiness.com | Michelle Gabrielle Centamore

As colleges and universities grapple with declining enrollment and increasing financial pressure, a new white paper from Acadeum points to a collaborative solution: course sharing. The report, titled “If You Love Them, Let Them Go,” highlights how allowing students to take courses at partner institutions can improve retention, support on-time graduation and generate significant revenue.

1 month ago | universitybusiness.com | Michelle Gabrielle Centamore

Black students at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are flourishing mentally at higher rates than their peers nationwide, according to a new UNCF report that also reveals significant gaps in mental health resources. The report, “Flourishing: Bolstering the Mental Health of Students at HBCUs and PBIs,” was conducted in partnership with UNCF’s Institute for Capacity Building, the Healthy Minds Network and The Steve Fund.