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Research shows that students who are worried about having a safe place to stay ihave lower grade point averages than their peers and higher rates of anxiety and depression. But housing options are rare at urban community colleges — and not offered at other systems in the Kansas City area.

For the third time this year, the University of Kansas has suspended a fraternity for hazing offenses. The fate of Sigma Chi highlights ongoing problems with Greek life on college campuses nationwide.

The University of Kansas recently removed Sigma Chi from its campus. KU has suspended three fraternities this year due to hazing offenses.

The Kansas Supreme Court will allow the Republican-drawn redistricting map to stand, even though its opponents said it was racially and politically gerrymandered. Plus, after generations of protecting their amateur status, college athletes are now cashing in on endorsements.

A growing number of young adults say the future of the planet is on their minds as they decide whether they want to have kids. Plus, we’ll hear how a years-long decline in college enrollment is prompting the Kansas Board of Regents to consider cutting degree programs.

A unique college and career fair makes sure youth with disabilities and their parents can explore college and career options.

A small Kansas community college has been sued for allegedly trying to reduce the number of its Black student-athletes. The lawsuit comes after disclosures that the president of the school compared a Black football player to Hitler, whom she praised as “a great leader.”

The Haskell Indian Nations University campus in Lawrence has been closed for almost two years, and students are restless. In a letter, the Student Government Association urged administrators to open campus buildings and resume in-person classes.

Harris Stowe State University in St. Louis shut down Tuesday after the university received a bomb threat. The threat comes a day after several historically Black colleges and universities nationwide received similar threats.

They’re getting vaccinated, even boosted, because they care about their grandparents and parents. But some young adults say the pandemic has interrupted their school, work and social life too much already and they need to get back to living their lives.

Faith Andrews-O’Neal, a Raymore native who's in her sophomore year at Columbia University, has gotten a study in contrasts in how New York handles the pandemic differently from Missouri.

Ayuda financiera federal y estatal no son opciones para los estudiantes indocumentados en Missouri y Kansas, pero aún pueden encontrar becas para pagar la universidad.