Community colleges and minority-serving institutions are finding ways to support underrepresented students in pursuing STEM careers.
Topics: Educational outcomes
Campaign touts benefits of community college, transfer potential
A campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of community colleges has been attracting national attention on social media.
More two-year colleges offering four-year degrees
The number of bachelor’s degrees awarded by community colleges has grown significantly in recent years, sparking debate about risks and benefits.
What could the shift toward digital textbooks mean for affordability?
Pearson, the largest supplier of textbooks to U.S. students, is shifting to a digital-first model. Some higher ed experts say they’re worried about the cost implications.
One year after going test-optional, UChicago sees record diversity, steps up rural outreach
University leaders say the test-optional policy is just one facet of a broader, growing effort to enroll and support underrepresented students.
University of Minnesota Rochester emerges as model for closing achievement gaps
The University of Minnesota Rochester may be relatively new, but the institution is already attracting attention for its approach to student engagement.
One in 10 U.S. residents lives in a ‘higher education desert.’ Do you?
A report shows that about 35 million people in America do not live within 25 miles of a public broad-access college, highlighting geography’s role in educational inequality.
Billionaire Morehouse College donor isn’t done, launches program to help students from underrepresented groups land internships
Robert F. Smith, the billionaire technology investor who recently vowed to pay off Morehouse class of 2019’s student loans, isn’t done yet. He launched InternX, a program that will help 1000 students nab STEM internships.
College Board rolling out tool that shows ‘environmental context’ for students’ SAT scores
The College Board has created a dashboard that allows colleges to view individual students’ SAT scores alongside a quantitative measure of their “disadvantage level,” sparking vigorous debate.
Michelle Obama leads College Signing Day, with students celebrating nationwide
Former First Lady Michelle Obama last week led the sixth-annual College Signing Day at the University of California Los Angeles campus, celebrating high school students from underrepresented and first-generation backgrounds who are choosing to continue their education.
New pilot project aims to assist single mothers with degree attainment
Community colleges participating in the Single Moms Success Design Challenge are working to develop innovative supports and drive a 30 percent increase in single mothers’ graduation rates by 2024.
The Chicago effect: Selective schools adopt ‘test-optional’ policy at an increasing pace
More colleges are deciding to go “test-optional,” and for every 10 days, a new college or university makes the shift.