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Section: Demographics
Demographics
Rural Americans Want to Lead Community Projects But Face Barriers, New Research Finds
The study found that 68% of rural residents report regularly helping neighbors or local community members, a higher rate than their urban counterparts. However, fewer than one in 10 rural Americans have organized or led community programs, initiatives, or events.
November 12, 2025
From the Magazine
The Essential University
A small institution in Washington State is proving that access to higher education can transform entire communities - one student at a time.
November 10, 2025
African-American
Book Review- A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power
Abby Phillip pays careful attention to how Jackson's commitment to educational access and equity ran throughout his political career. His advocacy for investments in higher education for minorities, his push for tuition-free quality education, and his work to unite parents, students, and teachers in common pursuit of educational excellence all emerged from his own transformative college experience.
October 30, 2025
Demographics
Jamaican Universities Suspend Operations as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Threatens Historic Devastation
U.S. Institutions, including HBCUs, mobilize relief efforts for Caribbean nation.
October 28, 2025
Demographics
Health Training Programs Show Wide Gaps in Returns for California
The report reveals stark demographic patterns in program enrollment.
October 22, 2025
Demographics
Study Reveals Stark Job Quality Gaps Across U.S. Workforce
Most American workers lack quality employment as disparities persist across race, gender, and education levels, according to groundbreaking national survey.
October 21, 2025
Demographics
Study: Catholic College Graduates Lead in Purpose, Well-Being, and Financial Success
Two-year national study reveals holistic education model produces graduates with stronger mental health, community ties, and ethical engagement.
October 20, 2025
Demographics
Solange Named First Scholar-in-Residence at USC Thornton School of Music
The three-year residency represents a significant milestone for the music school as it seeks to bridge the gap between artistic practice and academic study.
October 15, 2025
Demographics
Fewer High School Students Aspire to Bachelor's Degrees, Hitting 20-Year Low
First-generation students see steepest decline as uncertainty about college value grows.
October 14, 2025
From the Magazine
Beyond Single Labels: How One Organization is Bridging Higher Education's Divides
The National Institutes for Historically-Underserved Students challenges higher ed to think beyond single-issue advocacy.
October 13, 2025
Demographics
New Study Reveals Critical Factors in Indigenous Student Success and Belonging
Tribal colleges and universities ranked significantly higher in fostering belonging, cultural affirmation, and community compared to other institution types.
October 9, 2025
Demographics
Recognizing Programs that Increase Access and Student Success for Latino Students
Twenty years of Excelencia in Education’s Examples of Excelencia show the impact that the selected programs have had on students.
October 8, 2025
Demographics
New Study Reveals Critical Resource Gaps Undermining Teacher Job Satisfaction
The report found that 77% of teachers who have adequate materials and equipment report satisfaction with their workplace, compared to just 44% of those who lack necessary resources.
September 24, 2025
African-American
Black Americans See Decline in Thriving Despite Some Progress
Study reveals 46% of Black Americans report thriving in 2025, down from 52% in 2024, while workplace respect and career satisfaction also decline.
September 23, 2025
Demographics
Test-Optional Policies Failed to Boost Underrepresented Student Applications to Elite Colleges, New Study Finds
While the study found modest increases in enrollment of underrepresented students at selective colleges during the test-optional period, these gains appeared to result from admissions office decisions rather than changed student behavior.
September 23, 2025
Demographics
New Jersey Advocacy Group Calls for Major Higher Education Funding Increases Amid Federal Attacks
The report warns that the state's higher education system faces a critical crossroads as the Trump administration moves to eliminate the Department of Education, restrict student debt relief, and ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at federally funded institutions.
September 18, 2025
Demographics
Report: Income Gaps Persist in College Outcomes Despite Stable Enrollment Rates
Low-poverty schools see 50% completion rates while high-poverty schools achieve just 25%.
September 17, 2025
African-American
Campus Community Grapples with Student Death as Questions Mount Over Investigation
Delta State University cancels classes following discovery of student's body; civil rights groups call for independent investigation.
September 17, 2025
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