In an article for University Affairs, journalist Mohamed Berrada highlights how the national student housing crisis has intensified, leaving many domestic and international students without access to safe, affordable accommodation. Consequently, students are increasingly basing enrolment decisions on housing availability, rather than on academic program options or preferred institutions. Berrada describes how postsecondary institutions nationwide are now incorporating housing into long-term growth plans, investing in residence buildings, and forming partnerships with governments and private stakeholders. The author concludes by advocating for a collaborative approach focused on innovative solutions to the crisis, noting that “further efforts are still needed to restore campuses to their primary role as spaces for learning, personal development, and community life for everyone.”
