Currents asked participants at the 2024 CASE Editors Forum in Washington, D.C., U.S., to share their top tips for writing headlines and the stories that make them proud.

Public regional universities are becoming a popular choice for college students because they are accessible both geographically and financially. They are located across all 50 states, and while we may not hear much about these institutions in the national media, they are more than meeting the mission of higher education with cutting-edge pathways for diverse student populations. Find out how four of them are doing it.

In 2022, all students accepted to Ithaca College in New York, U.S., received a print postcard with the tagline “No Surprises. No Secrets. No Stress.” That line summed up the college’s new pricing and values strategy. The Ithaca Commitment is based on a philosophy of transparency related to college costs and financial aid.

Effective mentorship requires intentional effort by both the mentor and the mentee. Hear from both perspectives with advice and tips for building successful and impactful mentoring relationships.

Whether it be a crisis on campus or a volatile world event, communication officers are under pressure to respond. The stakes of these statements have never been higher. Hear from seasoned education communicators on best practices and strategies, and the need to take a deep breath and fully assess the situation at hand.

Montclair State University’s Red Hawk Rising Teacher Academy aims to increase the number of “homegrown” teachers in Newark, New Jersey. The dual-enrollment program is offered to inner city students who, upon earning their college degrees, return to their high schools to teach.

Housing insecurity is prevalent among college students, particularly those in community colleges. Find out how Cerritos College, College of the Redwoods, and Borough of Manhattan Community College are addressing homelessness on their own campuses.

Discover how members rebooted, redesigned, and retooled their existing publications to win Circle of Excellence Awards.

Columbia University created Chef Mike's Sub Shop as a homage to a beloved campus figure and his story. Now, the shop has gathered a loyal student fan base.

Across Circle of Excellence Awards categories, women-focused themes emerged. Here are five winning entries that highlight, uplift, and celebrate women through compelling storytelling.