Diversity & Equity

A new report calls on U.S. colleges and universities to adopt a more flexible infrastructure that better meets the needs of today’s college students, who are increasingly facing financial challenges,…

The Departments of Education and Agriculture need to fill “gaps in planning and execution” to improve outreach to low-income college students about federal food assistance, according to a new report…

Through the eight-week First Generation Investors program, Georgetown students visit local high schools to discuss topics such as stocks, bonds, credit, and interest, as well as the college application and…

Georgetown’s Then & Now storytelling series spotlights alumna Luisa Santos (C’14) as she reflects on her undergraduate experience and how the university’s values have shaped her life and career since…

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are focusing on reengaging Black male students, who are enrolling at HBCUs at historically low rates.

After reviewing its admissions processes, Georgetown University announced a three-year pilot program in which it will accept the Common Application while maintaining other existing admissions policies aimed at making a…

Enrollment of Pell Grant recipients increased by more than six percentage points at schools with very large endowments between 2007-08 and 2022-23, according to a new analysis from the Brookings…

A new report highlights growing diversity in the demographic and personal characteristics of first-year college students, providing educators and policymakers with a better understanding of students’ needs as they enter…

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education discusses when women began to outpace men in college degree attainment—and what that might mean for higher education.

Inside Higher Ed highlights several colleges and universities that are providing students with warm winter clothing through on-campus closets, clothing drives, and grants.