A new study from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce looks at law school graduates’ median earnings and law school debt, finding that the best returns on investment are concentrated at highly selective institutions.
Topics: Student success
Creating learning environments where neurodivergent students thrive
The University of San Diego is opening a new center focused on training educators and developing curricula to support students who are neurodivergent, or have atypical ways of thinking and learning.
How does wealth shape postsecondary outcomes?
To create a more equitable higher education system, colleges and policy makers need to consider the impact of wealth, not just income, on students’ ability to pay for college, complete their degree, and achieve postsecondary success, says a new report.
$9.5M grant to broaden DC students’ access to careers, college credits
The donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies will help expand programming offered by the Advanced Technical Center, a career and technical high school preparing Washington, DC students for futures in nursing, health information technology, and cybersecurity.
How to help students thrive in tough college courses
College students are better able to navigate difficult classes if they are connected to academic support services before they enroll—rather than after issues arise—college leaders say.
Associate’s degree, certificate programs out of step with workforce needs
A new report from Georgetown’s Center on Education and the Workforce finds that in half of U.S. labor markets, most of the certificate and associate’s degree credentials earned by students don’t actually reflect the types of jobs awaiting them after graduation.
Georgetown student awarded dual research and career building fellowships
Evan Cole (C’26) will participate in two competitive fellowships this summer aimed at increasing college students’ research and career opportunities.
Report: Number of students earning undergraduate credentials fell
Fewer students earned bachelor’s or associate degrees in the 2022-23 academic year than in the previous year, but more students completed certificates, says a new report from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
Commuter students find rest, study spaces on UCLA campus
With student housing in short supply, the University of California, Los Angeles has created spaces that support the well-being of students traveling long distances to and from campus.
Increasing equitable access to internships
With more employers hiring college interns to fill full-time positions, colleges and organizations are working to ensure that students of all backgrounds can access internship opportunities and their lasting benefits.
New undergraduate initiative supports advancement of women in business
Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business has launched the Kosoy Women in Business program, offering professional development workshops, mentorship opportunities, and other programming for undergraduate students interested in advancing women’s workplace issues.
Transforming how students learn
To boost academic success and support students from historically underrepresented groups, the University of Georgia is training faculty to adopt an active learning model in their classrooms.