Mile Markers
An Open Campus newsletter about rural higher education
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May 8, 2026
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4 min read
How these Chico State students are creating a stronger sense of belonging for rural students on their campus and beyond.
Apr 24, 2026
2 min read
How you can help shape the new version of Mile Markers
Apr 9, 2026
5 min read
Hello from Emily Lytle, the new rural engagement reporter at Open Campus.
Mar 20, 2026
Emily Lytle will report on the role of education and training in rural economies.
Sep 26, 2025
7 min read
How immersive apprenticeships can support homegrown medicine
Sep 12, 2025
From hive minds to climbing gyms, 10 small rural colleges share mental health insights
Aug 29, 2025
9 min read
New research explores how geography shapes the college experience
Aug 8, 2025
''I want at least 100 acres. And I want a longhorn, baby.'
Jul 25, 2025
Expanding the programs beyond agriculture could help universities balance rural-urban needs.
