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New Report Finds 39 Million Some College, No Credential Students

Since last presenting data in 2019, the number of SCNC students increased by 8.6% to 39 million in July 2020. At a webinar on Tuesday, experts discussed the ways that institutions can bring these students back into their fold.

May 10, 2022

National Clearing House Report

Leadership & Policy

How the Cost of College Hurts Students and Institutions

The cost of higher education, and confusion around the financial aid system, is proving to be both a burden to students and to institutions, according to Dr. Phillip Levine in his new book.

May 9, 2022

Dr. Phillip Levine's new book, A Problem of Fit: How the Complexity of College Pricing Hurts Students—and Universities.

17-Year-Old Paine College Senior to Become School's Youngest Graduate

17-year-old Paine College senior Charleston Christina Lee will be the youngest person to graduate from the school.

May 9, 2022

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How To Make A Syllabus Sound More Human

A small shift in tone or word choice on a syllabus can bolster students’ feelings of belonging and potential for success in a classroom, which studies have shown can improve academic outcomes.

April 21, 2022

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Twenty Community College Scholars Named to All-USA Academic Team

The awardees were all nominated by their colleges for extraordinary academic and intellectual rigor, achievement and leadership, personal growth, and effort to improve their communities.

April 21, 2022

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A Surge In Tech Companies Target Student Mental Health Support

Amid a student mental health crisis, tech companies have emerged to fill gaps.

April 19, 2022

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Summit Examines Impact of Student Debt on Black Women

Researchers and advocates called for cancellation of student loan debt and systemic change.

April 13, 2022

Dr. John B. King

Survey: 80% of College Graduates Believe Higher Education Worth Their Investment

A new survey of 1,250 American college graduates aged 25 and older by Intelligent.com reveals that 80% feel higher education was worth their financial investment.

April 13, 2022

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Pathways to Recovery from "the Missing Million" in Fall 2022 Enrollment

Scholars, policy makers, and workforce leaders gathered together to discuss how they can address the barriers facing students during the pandemic, and how higher education can attract and cultivate new learners.

April 5, 2022

U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona.

Community Colleges Helping Students Cope With Rising Inflation

Student pocketbooks are taking a hit at a time when inflation has led to steep increases in the prices of even basic goods.

April 5, 2022

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Three Howard Undergraduate Journalists Receive White House Correspondents Association Scholarships

Three Howard University undergraduates have been named 2022 White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) college scholarship recipients.

April 4, 2022

Corinne Dorsey, the winner of the 2022 White House Correspondents' Association Harry McAlpin scholarship.

Access for All

The pandemic has brought all students challenges, but none more than students with disabilities.

March 31, 2022

Illinois State Board of Education Considers Changing Standardized Testing

The Illinois State Board of Education is weighing potential updates to its testing system to improve state assessments for elementary and middle-school students.

March 31, 2022

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Report Examines Impact of Emergency Micro-Grants

Grants decreased students’ time to completion but did not necessarily boost overall graduation rates.

March 30, 2022

Georgia Senior Receives 49 Acceptance Letters, Selects Tuskegee University

Georgia high school senior Makenzie Thompson received acceptance letters to 49 universities and $1.3 million in potential scholarships. She has chosen to accept her offer from Tuskegee University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in AL.

March 28, 2022

Georgia high school senior Makenzie Thompson will study animal science at Tuskegee University.

Louisiana Public Colleges Will Eliminate Remedial Courses

Louisiana’s public colleges and universities will revamp classes for students who aren’t prepared for college English or math.

March 27, 2022

Standardized Reporting Key To Improving Remedial Education

NASPA Conference Centers the Student Experience

NASPA kicked off its 2022 conference this week with a focus on meeting students where they are.

March 22, 2022

Community Colleges

Telehealth Gives Virginia Community College Students Mental Health Supports

Community colleges across the state are partnering with TimelyMD, a telehealth service that provides on-demand and appointment-based medical care and mental health support to 10% of all community college students in the nation.

March 22, 2022