STEM

The billionaire—who made headlines last year for clearing the student debt of 400 Morehouse graduates—now hopes to help thousands of students at historically Black colleges and universities bypass high-interest, fixed-payment…

Community colleges and minority-serving institutions are finding ways to support underrepresented students in pursuing STEM careers.

Perceived competition in STEM courses may be an overlooked barrier for first-generation college students, according to a recent study.

New research from Georgetown professor NaLette Brodnax shows how a low-cost nudge can help women in their first year of college understand how STEM courses align with their interests.

Black and Latinx students are significantly underrepresented in graduate school. Efforts like the Georgetown Experimental Medical Studies Program are working to change that.

Sen. Kamala Harris recently proposed a $60 billion plan for strengthening STEM programs at historically Black colleges and universities and other minority-serving institutions, but some HBCU leaders are questioning the…

In his 40s, Carl Allemby transitioned from an auto repair career to an emergency medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic. His journey reinforces the power of role models and educational…

A new book reinforces the crucial role STEM faculty play in teaching first-generation students how to study and when to seek help.

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…

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.