A new report shows how social capital—the network of senior professionals that students can access—is crucial for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented students as they seek to land their first job out of college.
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First-year students from underrepresented backgrounds less likely to be satisfied with college experience
A new report finds that first-generation students, low-income students, and students from historically marginalized communities felt less satisfied and a lower sense of belonging during their first year of college than their peers, and cited mental health support services as essential to thriving on campus.
A national model to boost degree completion?
New Colorado legislation that strengthens the state’s credit transfer policies and makes them more transparent could become “a commonly replicated model” for states across the country, says Inside Higher Ed.
No longer first-gen: Mother, daughter graduate from college at the same time
This May, a mother and daughter are sharing a special milestone: graduating from college. Sabrina Perez (C’24) and her mom reflect on this decades-in-the-making moment.
From early exposure to dual enrollment: 3 Georgetown programs preparing DC students for college success
Through several pre-college programs, including a dual enrollment opportunity, Georgetown’s Center for Multicultural Equity and Access is strengthening the pathway to higher education for Washington, DC, students. “We now have five to six years with these young people to build their skills, to increase their college knowledge, to focus on those both cognitive and non-cognitive variables,” CMEA Director Charlene Brown-McKenzie tells THE FEED.
Still following college sticker prices? Ignore them, report says
The published cost of attending college is a “poor indicator” of what students really pay to attend; yet, it often discourages middle- and low-income students from pursuing higher education. A new report explores “a better way” to track what’s happening with college costs.
‘After taking that class, your perspective on everything changes’
Manuela Castano (B’24) shares how Georgetown’s Mastering the Hidden Curriculum course prepared her for success as a first-generation college student.
How accessible are state financial aid programs?
A new report evaluates state financial aid programs and identifies how certain criteria for awarding aid can lock out students from historically marginalized communities.
Alumnus makes historic gift to establish international undergraduate scholarship
A $5 million gift from Bruno J. Mejean (B’74) and his wife, Martina Hund-Mejean, will support international students enrolling at the McDonough School of Business. It is the largest gift dedicated to international undergraduate scholarships in Georgetown’s history.
NYC college recognized as leader in higher ed access and affordability
Praised by The New York Times as “an upward mobility machine,” New York’s Baruch College is one of several selective higher education institutions recognized for increasing enrollment of low-income students.
Defining ‘first-gen student’: New report explores complexities, limitations
A new brief explores what we can learn about students’ college preparedness by looking at the education history of each parent.
‘Celebrating disability pride and dignity’
A recent gift from alumna Heather Fath (C’97) helps Georgetown University’s Disability Cultural Center meet the needs of disabled students, faculty, and staff, and celebrate the vibrancy, contributions, and diversity of disability culture.