Honoring the service of John J. DeGioia Georgetown has announced that it will honor the legacy of President Emeritus John J. DeGioia—the longest-serving president in the university’s history—with three projects that speak to his priorities and impact as a leader. Read > Report highlights unmet financial need for students at public colleges A new report by the National College Attainment Network finds that most public colleges are financially out of reach for the average low-income student, especially as families face new caps on federal Parent Plus loans meant to close the gap between financial aid and cost of attendance. Read > Philanthropists make ‘transformative’ gifts in support of HBCUs Huston-Tillotson University, a private university in Texas, announced it received the largest-ever gift to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU), while philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott made a historic contribution to boost the financial health of HBCUs. Read > Creating ‘a safe and empowering space’ for first-gen medical students A new club at Georgetown University’s School of Medicine helps first-generation medical students navigate the challenges of medical school and find community. Read > Students can’t get into basic college courses, dragging out their time in school > Just how integral is calculus to college readiness? > Hunger-free campus grant funds Penn College campus pantry enhancements > Students, alumni rally to keep slashed affinity programs alive > International students in California grapple with fear of deportation, visa applications > Inside North Carolina’s direct admissions program >