BestColleges

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The pandemic intensified students' basic needs insecurity and increased racial and ethnic disparities in higher education, according to the report. Higher education is essential for creating a more equitable, prosperous, civic-minded, and healthy society, researchers said in the report.

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Spark Admissions

MAY 10, 2023

Although the term comes up most often these days in the context of college admissions in the United States, affirmative action has been around since the 1960s and has affected a wide range of laws and policies. Indeed, in its origins, it was most closely linked to employment, rather than education.

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BestColleges

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Department of Education provided the grants under two different initiatives for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs), and minority-serving institutions (MSIs). Department of Education (ED) announced Dec.

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BestColleges

APRIL 18, 2023

The latest amendment to Florida's controversial higher education bill has removed all references to "diversity, equity and inclusion." The bill was deemed controversial since its February introduction due to the unprecedented control it would give the state over public education. In January, Florida Gov.

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Ivy Central

MAY 12, 2023

The campus is situated on 419 acres of land and features a mix of historic and modern buildings, green spaces, and state-of-the-art facilities. 46% of students come from Southern California, 29% of students represent the rest of California, and 16% of students belong to the other states in the U.S.

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Colorado State University

APRIL 12, 2024

Colorado State has many avenues to help you explore leadership, including some that are built into your academic programs, or can be added on as concentrations or minors. Army ROTC Colorado State’s Army ROTC program prepares you to receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force.

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Ivy Central

MAY 2, 2023

Harvey Mudd College has established itself as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the country. The college is known for its rigorous academic programs in the fields of science, engineering, and mathematics, and is consistently ranked among the top undergraduate engineering colleges in the United States.

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BestColleges

MARCH 25, 2024

Green Flower is currently partnering with 27 universities on courses covering everything from business and risk management to medical education to agriculture and horticulture. Kalef has been in higher education for over 16 years with online program managers (OPMs) and at Green Flower for almost five years.

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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

The campus also features state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Wake Downtown biomedical engineering and applied sciences campus in downtown Winston-Salem. The accepted students represent 47 states and 45 countries. This means that 94% of first-year students continue their education for their sophomore year and beyond.

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Spark Admissions

JUNE 30, 2023

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in twin cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, ruling that the decades-long policy of race-conscious admissions in American higher education was unconstitutional.

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BestColleges

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Other states are considering similar measures. 15, the Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill aiming to ban legacy admissions at the state's colleges and universities. All public institutions of higher education in the state would fall subject to the law if passed, as would private universities receiving state funding.

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Ivy Central

MAY 13, 2023

90.67% of Vanderbilt students come from out of state and 8.24% of students are international students. This means that 97% of first-year students continue their education for their sophomore year and beyond. Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1873.

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Ivy Central

MAY 27, 2023

The UCSD students experience a dynamic learning environment with world-class faculty and state-of-the-art facilities. UCSD provides a transformative educational experience that prepares students to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world. The college has an emphasis on the general-education curriculum.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 16, 2024

A new study found a significant correlation between the presence of minority students and an increase in grades for STEM students from all social and racial backgrounds. For minority students, the presence of peers who are also minorities promotes a sense of belonging, which can contribute to academic success, according to the study.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 18, 2024

Minority enrollments at both law and medical schools have increased in recent years. A decade ago, only about 28% of first-year law students were racial or ethnic minorities. Despite such growth in student diversity, minorities in the legal profession remain underrepresented in the U.S. Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

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Colorado State University

AUGUST 16, 2023

At Colorado State, we know learning goes far beyond your major. That’s why there we make sure you know about all the ways you can enhance your degree, expand your academic resume, and get yourself out of the classroom to really experience your education. Your minor in political science can help illuminate that journey for you.

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BestColleges

JULY 20, 2023

Roberts didn't specify, but his footnote references an amicus brief filed by the United States arguing for the importance of maintaining diversity among military leadership. The exemption doesn't include university ROTC programs, which were mentioned in amicus briefs. What, exactly, are those "distinct interests"?

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The state of Georgia owes Fort Valley State University over $603 million, according to the federal government. Alumni from Fort Valley State University, Savannah State University, and Albany State University are suing the state Board of Regents and the state of Georgia, alleging they have underfunded the schools.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The Department of Defense (DOD) announced a $40 million merit-based investment over the next five years in four minority-serving institutions. The lead institutions are Arizona State University, Florida International University, Georgia State University, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 23, 2024

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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Ivy Central

MAY 17, 2023

UCSB is part of the 10-campus University of California system and is widely recognized as one of the top public universities in the United States. 4.64% of students are out of state and 10.77% are international students. 4,248 admitted students represent the state of California.

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BestColleges

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The State of Black Entrepreneurship in America reported that Black-owned companies generated over $165 billion in revenue and provided upwards of 1 million jobs. And these schools are heavily promoting entrepreneurship education and graduating innovative leaders. have created 66% of new jobs available over the past 25 years.

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Ivy Central

JUNE 26, 2023

Brandeis University is a prestigious private research university located in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Brandeis University was founded with a noble purpose - to provide an inclusive educational environment for individuals who were facing discrimination in higher education, including Jews, ethnic and racial minorities, and women.

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BestColleges

MARCH 14, 2024

The NAACP is urging Black athletes to stay away from public predominantly white colleges and universities in Florida after changes resulting from the state's anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) law. It's about the protection of our community, the progression of our culture, and most of all, it's about your education and your future."

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

People incarcerated at Jessup Correctional Institution in Maryland now have the opportunity to gain a fully accredited bachelor's degree in sociology from Bowie State University. Prison education programs have been shown to reduce recidivism, or reoffending. The program will expand to include incarcerated women in the spring of 2024.

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BestColleges

MARCH 26, 2024

If all goes to plan, students will have access to not just undergraduate and graduate programs but also certificate and continuing education programs starting in fall 2025. USF plans to offer undergraduate, graduate, professional, certificate, and continuing education programs, all with interdisciplinary focuses.

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CampusESP

APRIL 19, 2024

As underrepresented minority applicants increase by 15% and first-generation applicants by 8% , institutions are recognizing the need for inclusive support and strategic engagement to serve this growing and vital population. The payoff is clear — but where do you start?

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Great College Advice

AUGUST 29, 2023

Great College Counseling for International Students The United States remains a primary higher education destination for students from around the world. As families consider sending their students to the United States to study, they often reach out to Great College Advice for college counseling for international students.

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BestColleges

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Last year, the Common App announced the number of underrepresented minority applicants grew by 131%, while first-generation college student rates grew 90%. The states of Indiana and Georgia have implemented direct admissions initiatives for in-state high school students. colleges and universities.

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BestColleges

MARCH 13, 2024

Advocates for these laws have called these practices unfair to students looking to transfer schools, re-enroll in college, or receive their degrees due to minor debts. Institutional debts are money students owe to their college directly — unlike other education-related debts owed to a lender.

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Franklin Cummings Tech today marked the beginning of the construction of its Nubian Square campus with an official groundbreaking ceremony attended by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, city and state officials, community partners, philanthropic partners, and college leadership. The 68,000 sq.

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Top Tier Admissions

JUNE 29, 2023

Before today’s Supreme Court ruling, affirmative action in college admissions had already been outlawed in nine states including California, Michigan, and Texas. Before today’s Supreme Court ruling, affirmative action in college admissions had already been outlawed in nine states including California, Michigan, and Texas.

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BestColleges

JUNE 26, 2023

The following institutions are trailblazers in providing ASL education to their students. California State University, Northridge CSUN has a Deaf Studies Department within the Eisner College of Education. The university also offers a minor and a master's degree in Deaf education. colleges and universities.

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BestColleges

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Connecting Minority Communities pilot program has awarded nearly $52 million to 19 schools. At the heart of our Lincoln University mission is ensuring our students have access to educational opportunities, and we are proud to share — and ultimately achieve — that aim with NTIA's Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program.".

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#LetsBFRANK: The College Admissions Blog

APRIL 10, 2023

donation from the Cummings Family Foundation, the private, nonprofit technical college is a minority serving institute (MSI) teaching clean and green technical education to diverse students across the state. The 2023 Commencement Ceremony will be held May 20, 2023 at 10AM in the Franklin Cummings Tech Auditorium.

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BestColleges

MAY 13, 2024

That's the conclusion of a new study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce titled " Progress Interrupted." Not only is the American higher education system segregated by race," the study notes, "it is also segregated by class." It turns out there wasn't much momentum to begin with.

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College in 321

DECEMBER 9, 2020

A Glimpse Into the Future of Higher Education Post 2020: 5 Trends. by Kathy de Jong, Independent Educational Consultant. Nobody can say 2020 has been normal, and the higher education world is no different. So what can we expect in higher education as we approach 2021 and beyond? Think of it in terms of buying stock.

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