Undocumented students

Georgetown University this week welcomed Jennifer Crewalk, who will bolster the university’s undocumented student resources and help ensure the dignity and care of all members of the university community.

As higher ed awaits a Supreme Court ruling on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, university leaders are taking stock of existing policies and systems, recognizing that undocumented students…

Georgetown this month joined 18 other colleges and universities in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.

The uncertainty and family upheaval faced by undocumented students have prompted colleges to offer specialized support, such as emergency travel funds, legal aid, counseling, and online education options.

A new report indicates that 98,000 undocumented students graduate from U.S. high schools every year, up significantly from prior estimates placing that number at 65,000 students.

Georgetown University students organized the most robust UndocuWeek to date, bringing together numerous student groups and hosting events on topics such as allyship, educational access, and political activism.

Many colleges are shoring up resources for undocumented students in anticipation of a possible Supreme Court ruling on DACA in 2019.

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.

Launched at a late-July conference, a new consortium aims to harness university communities’ potential to empower and protect refugees and at-risk migrants.

Advocacy organizations have seen growth in scholarship applications from DACA students, who also are persevering to stay enrolled in school, “often at higher rates than their U.S.-citizen counterparts,” according to…