Early fall enrollment numbers show the pandemic’s disproportionate toll on low-income families and communities of color, sparking concern about the long-term implications for access and equity in higher education.
Topics: Latine students
Analysis highlights gains in Latine degree completion, lingering equity gaps
A new analysis from Excelencia in Education shows that Latinx degree completion has increased in the last decade but emphasizes that there is still a significant gap in educational attainment between Latinx adults and their white peers.
Latine students largest ethnic group admitted to UC’s incoming class
The University of California system is preparing to welcome its most diverse class in history, with Chicanx/Latinx students for the first time making up the largest ethnic group of admitted students.
New book: Georgetown authors explore higher ed’s role in fostering, fixing inequality
As much as 60 to 70 percent of the growth in earnings gaps since the 1980s can be traced back to disparities in college access and degree completion, according to a new book from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
What happens when states ban affirmative action?
A new study finds that states that banned affirmative action have seen a long-term decline in the share of Black, Latinx, and Native American students at their public universities.
Associate’s degrees, certificates may be more valuable than you think, says Georgetown study
Certificate and associate’s degree programs now enroll about half of all college students—and some fields of study produce surprisingly high earnings, according to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
‘At-risk’ students: Could changing the label change the narrative?
California has amended its state Penal and Education Code to replace the term “at-risk youth” with “at-promise youth.” Advocates hope the small change will help shift how educators think about students and their strengths.
Georgetown study on ‘good jobs’ calls for expanding educational opportunity
Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce finds that white Americans hold a disproportionate amount of “good jobs” compared to Black and Latinx Americans at the same levels of educational attainment.
More institutions focused on serving Hispanic students, but funding outlook uncertain
A growing number of colleges and universities are working to enroll and support Latine students, but recent congressional disagreement has thrown into question the federal aid available to minority-serving institutions.
The shifting demographics on HBCU campuses
A growing number of the nation’s historically Black colleges and universities are making a push to attract more non-African American students in hopes of boosting enrollment and ensuring sustainability.
Latine students underrepresented at public colleges and universities, report finds
In 40 of 44 states studied by The Education Trust, Latine students were overwhelmingly underrepresented at public institutions, especially community and technical colleges.
Black and Latine students more likely to leave STEM programs, study finds
College students of color are just as likely to declare STEM majors as their white peers but are less likely to complete them, according to a new study.