Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about college success, curated daily by BrightWire.
South Eastern Regional College honored nearly 900 graduates at Belfast's Waterfront Hall, celebrating achievements from a program with a stunning 99.2% success rate. From reflexology diplomas to management degrees, these students are ready to shape Northern Ireland's future.
University of Wyoming just made getting help easier with The Trailhead, a walk-in support center where students can find everything from peer coaching to financial aid without an appointment. Opening this fall in the Wyoming Union, it brings vital campus services directly to students in one friendly, accessible spot.
Penn State researchers discovered that students' emotional resources in 10th grade — like motivation and persistence — predict college graduation a decade later, even when accounting for grades and test scores. The findings suggest schools can actively cultivate these emotional skills to boost long-term student success.
Scientists discovered a personality measure called the K-factor helps predict college grades even better than SAT scores alone. The finding could help students understand what truly drives academic success beyond test-taking ability.
Ten outstanding students from Keene High School's Class of 2026 are heading to top universities after four years of academic excellence, leadership, and community service. Their diverse paths lead from aerospace engineering to ballet, proving success takes many forms.
UC Irvine celebrated dozens of student-athletes who prove you can throw shot put, score goals, and ace exams all at once. The third annual Zotspys awards honored athletes maintaining stellar GPAs while competing at the highest levels.
A Brazilian college built from the ground up just cracked a global innovation ranking, becoming the only Brazilian institution on the list and the highest-ranked in all of Latin America. Inteli is proving that project-based learning can put emerging economies on the world stage.
Students once too shy to speak in class are now winning national competitions, earning top scholarships, and delivering commencement speeches. Bay College's TRIO program is turning hesitant freshmen into confident leaders.
A chemistry student who nearly chose a different path just made history at her small South Carolina college. Alana White's curiosity led her to become Presbyterian College's first-ever Goldwater Scholar.
Southwestern University earned a spot in a prestigious national network dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed. The Texas school joins 489 institutions working to transform support for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Students from four New Jersey Shore communities earned Dean's List recognition at eight universities across the country this fall. The achievement reflects hours of hard work and dedication to academic excellence.
Over a quarter of college students seeking counseling face financial insecurity, but new research shows coordinated campus support can transform outcomes. Penn State's national study offers a roadmap for universities to turn crisis into community.