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Students
Pollster: Colleges Must Show Clear Return on Investment
Among the myriad of issues impacting Americans, higher education does not rank high on the list, says one of the nation’s most influential pollsters.
March 6, 2022
Students
Summit Focuses on Men of Color in College
Hundreds of students, administrators and community advocates gathered in Tampa over the weekend for the annual Black, Brown and College Bound Summit.
March 6, 2022
Latest News
Propel Center Offers $1 Million in Scholarships to HBCU Students
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) students who are interested in careers in arts and entertainment, entrepreneurship, agri-tech, health and social justice are offered a chance to win one of 100 $10,000 scholarships from Propel Center.
March 4, 2022
Students
In A Test-Optional Environment, What Does the SAT Mean?
As testing season approaches, scholars discuss the merits of test-optional applications and the value of the SAT.
March 3, 2022
Students
Common App Finds More First-Gen, Underrepresented Minority Applicants
A new report from Common App revealed first-year application trends in the 2021-22 college admissions cycle.
March 2, 2022
Latest News
University of Montana Students Call on Professor to Retire After Racist Comments
Students at the University of Montana (UM) are calling for the resignation of Dr. Clayton Looney, Poe Family Distinguished Faculty Fellow and professor of management information systems.
March 2, 2022
Latest News
New Jersey to Try Segregation Case on Thursday
The Latino Action Network vs. the State of New Jersey challenges state laws and policies that force students to attend schools near where they live, which denies fair opportunities for success to those students in isolated or low-income areas.
March 1, 2022
Latest News
The Pandemic Interrupted College Preparation, Which Impacted College Application
A new report released by the ACT college readiness exam nonprofit organization found that participation in college preparatory activities increases a student’s likelihood of attending college.
February 24, 2022
Reports & Data
“A Wake-Up Call”: Student Parents of Color Endure High Basic Needs Insecurity
Student parents of color, notably Black fathers, face higher rates of basic needs insecurity in the pandemic, according to a brief from The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice.
February 21, 2022
Latest News
Federal Grant to Help California Diversity Field of Nuclear Physics
The program will be built in collaboration with higher education systems across California. The goal is to increase the diversity of scientists in the field.
February 21, 2022
HBCUs
Bennett College Receives Fellowship for Alumnae-Student Mentorship Project
Bennett College, an historically Black, liberal arts college for women, has been selected as a 2022 Steelcase Social Innovation Fellow to develop a mentorship project for students and alumnae seeking community.
February 18, 2022
Latest News
Paul Quinn College Suprises High School Students
Paul Quinn College has surprised 394 high-achieving high school seniors from high schools in Fort Worth, Texas with college acceptance letters not just for them, but also for two family members each.
February 17, 2022
Latest News
Polls Shows Broad Public Support in Reduction or Removal of Student Loans
A new poll from the Student Borrower Protection Center (SBPC) and Data for Progress shows that 63% of likely voters support action by the federal government to cancel some or all student debt.
February 15, 2022
News Roundup
CAEL Urges Colleges to Strengthen Credit for Prior Learning Programs
The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), a nonprofit focused on supporting adult learners, announced a campaign to push colleges and universities to develop and improve credit for prior learning programs.
February 14, 2022
News Roundup
Uplifting Black Men Conference Kicks Off Next Saturday
On Saturday, February 19, the seventh annual Uplifting Black Men Conference will be held virtually. This free conference, which is hosted by Virginia Tech, seeks to create a space of belonging and empowerment for young Black men.
February 11, 2022
Students
Report: College Equity Gaps for LA’s Black and Latinx Students
A new report from The Campaign for College Opportunity reveals how the pandemic’s unequal toll on Black and Latinx students in Los Angeles County threatens to undo years of California’s progress in supporting these students.
February 11, 2022
News Roundup
Study Finds Investing in Teaching Retains More Students at The University of Southern Mississippi
The Association of College and University Educators and The University of Southern Mississippi released results from a two-year study on quality teaching's impact on student retention.
February 10, 2022
Latest News
Thinking of A Student Away From Home? Send them a Text!
Sending a check-in text to a friend or family member enrolled in college increases the likelihood that student will thrive.
February 10, 2022
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