Higher Learning is a 1995 American
drama film written and directed by
John Singleton, and starring an
ensemble cast. The film follows the changing lives of three incoming freshmen at the fictional Columbus University: Malik Williams (
Omar Epps), a black track star who struggles with academics; Kristen Connor (
Kristy Swanson), a shy and naive girl; and Remy (
Michael Rapaport), a lonely and confused man seemingly out of place in his new environment.