Document Tag: academic outcomes

Building Success: The Effect of On-Campus Housing Expansions on Student Outcomes (2026)

Housing shortages are increasingly cited as barriers to degree completion. Using a 17-year panel of 1,208 U.S. colleges, I estimate the effect of dormitory expansions on retention and graduation via within-college differencing models, confirmed by stacked difference-in-differences. Large expansions do not affect first-year retention but raise four-year graduation by 1–2.3 percentage points; effects grow with … Read more

Food Insecurity and Academic Performance among Postsecondary Students: A Global Scoping Review (2026)

Food insecurity is increasingly recognized as a significant public health concern among postsecondary students worldwide. Emerging evidence suggests that inadequate access to food may negatively affect academic success; however, the scope and consistency of this relationship have not been comprehensively synthesized. This scoping review aimed to systematically identify, map, and summarize the existing literature on … Read more