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Diversity Gains at Selective Colleges Modest, Study Finds

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It turns out there wasn't much momentum to begin with. That's the conclusion of a new study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce titled " Progress Interrupted." From 2009-2019, the percentage of Black/African American students attending selective colleges grew from 10% to 14%.

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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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Hispanic families in the United States encounter various challenges stemming from a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and structural factors. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment. Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students.

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New York Expands Direct Admissions Program

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Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

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Online Universities Offer Afghan Women Covert Access to Education

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The Taliban recently banned access to higher education for women in Afghanistan. These women must keep their educational pursuits secret for fear of reprisal. But some online universities are offering Afghan women a glimmer of hope: an opportunity to pursue a college education — despite the inherent risks. Under a U.S.-backed

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Which Colleges Benefit Students the Most?

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That's what a team of researchers at Bain & Company set out to determine. And it examined earnings 10 years out for cohorts entering in 2008 and 2009. At the other end of the spectrum lie Chicago State University for earnings ($43,759) and Mississippi Valley State University for graduation rate (27.1%).

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

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Alternate learning pathways: Almost half (47%) of 18-30-year-olds who have never attended college, or who have stopped out, say they have taken or are currently taking classes via YouTube, and approximately one-quarter have taken or are currently enrolled in courses to receive a license (25%) or to receive a verified certificate (22%).

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Why Gen Z College Students Feel More Financially Insecure Than Ever

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Additionally, the average one-year cost of out-of-state tuition for a public college has risen to almost $30,000 , making college much less affordable. In 2021, I conducted an analysis based on the 2009 follow-up to the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (see table below). High inflation.

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