Nikhil VasheeinHigher Learning AdvocatesI Got the Mental Health Support I Needed in College — All of Today’s Students Deserve the SameI was blessed to grow up in a loving home able to support my educational journey. But, as a first-generation college student and a child…Jul 11, 2022Jul 11, 2022
Nikhil VasheeinHigher Learning AdvocatesCollege Students are Left Out of Government Benefits Programs Because of Misconceptions of Who They…When our fellow citizens go hungry, without a home, or lose their income, a social safety net of federal programs steps in to provide…Mar 21, 2022Mar 21, 2022
Nikhil VasheeinHigher Learning AdvocatesA New Gainful Employment Rule- How to Protect Today’s Student’s Investment in Their EducationWith college enrollment continuing to decline even as COVID-19 precautions are being rolled back, it is becoming increasingly clear that…Dec 2, 2021Dec 2, 2021
Nikhil VasheeinHigher Learning AdvocatesWe need to make it easier for highly educated refugees to use their skills in the U.S.Over the coming months, Americans will have the chance to welcome thousands of new neighbors, colleagues, and friends to the United States…Oct 19, 2021Oct 19, 2021
Nikhil VasheeinHigher Learning AdvocatesIs college worth it? Higher ed accountability can give students a clearer answer.The onset of the COVID-19 crisis, and the resulting campus closures, had many students asking an important question: “Is going to college…Jul 14, 2021Jul 14, 2021
Nikhil VasheeinHigher Learning AdvocatesCollege students are facing a mental health crisis — let’s talk about how we can help.May 18, 2021May 18, 2021
Nikhil VasheeinHigher Learning AdvocatesAmerica’s public flagship universities lack diversity. These policy recommendations can help fix itAmerica’s highly selective public colleges are often lauded as some of the best public higher education options for students and represent…May 13, 2021May 13, 2021