For years, participation in study abroad programs was overwhelmingly white, but the racial disparity is narrowing as colleges work to increase access for underrepresented students.
Topics: Latine students
A call for greater racial diversity at flagship public universities
State universities must enroll more students of color—not only to fulfill their mission but also to secure their financial outlook, says Louisiana State University President F. King Alexander.
Black, Latine, Native American students shouldering more college costs than peers
Overall, 39 percent of surveyed full-time students in four-year degree programs are paying for some of their expenses, while 29 percent are paying for their entire college education.
Black, Latine students continue to be underrepresented at NYC’s most selective high schools
Black and Latinx students remain underrepresented at New York City’s most selective high schools. Education leaders aren’t sure how to fix it.
U. of Washington piloting model for supporting male students of color
The University of Washington in Seattle is developing strategies to help males of color thrive on campus in hopes that other institutions will use the model to reduce underrepresented students’ isolation and boost completion rates.
Ranking list steers Black, Latine students to colleges with high graduation rates
A ranking list is helping Black and Latine students decide which colleges to attend—based on how well they graduate minority students within six years.
Black and Asian STEM students feel pressure to ‘work twice as hard’ to achieve amid racial stereotypes
Research finds that bias takes an emotional and physical toll on Black and Asian students in STEM programs.
After going tuition-free, NYU school of medicine sees applications from underrepresented minorities double
The greater interest among underrepresented minorities came amid a 47 percent overall increase in applications to the program.
Black, Latine students ‘funneled’ into open-access colleges, under-represented at elite public colleges, study finds
White students are disproportionately represented at the nation’s top public colleges and universities, according to new research from Georgetown’s Center on Education and the Workforce.
Public universities growing less accessible, more unaffordable for underserved students
Two reports find that public universities, facing budget and ranking pressures, have made college less affordable and accessible for low-income students and students of color in their states.
Report highlights strain on undocumented students, opportunities for colleges to boost support
A new study indicates that the vast majority of undocumented students work while attending college, sheds light on other quality-of-life factors, and outlines opportunities to better support that population.
New initiative will recognize colleges committed to Latine student success
The “Seal of Excelencia” will identify colleges that meet benchmarks for Latinx student success and implement strategies shown to support Latinx student achievement.