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.
Topics: Latinx students
‘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 Latinx 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.
Latinx students underrepresented at public colleges and universities, report finds
In 40 of 44 states studied by The Education Trust, Latinx students were overwhelmingly underrepresented at public institutions, especially community and technical colleges.
Black and Latinx 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.
Programs target racial disparities in study abroad participation
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.
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, Latinx, 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, Latinx 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.