Should race-based college admission policies prioritize minority
students from affluent families over those from low-income
households?
That’s the question at the heart of a heated debate as the
Supreme Court prepares to hear another round of arguments in the
high-profile Fisher v.
University of Texas affirmative action case next week.
Nearly 1 million students studied abroad in the United
States last school year — among them more Latin American
students than ever before, according to a new study by
the Institute of International Education.
University of Louisville President James Ramsey made national
headlines after he was photographed
wearing a sombrero and multi-colored poncho at a
Mexican-themed Halloween party last month.
After hosting a controversial Mexican-themed Halloween luncheon
where staff members were photographed wearing sombreros and
holding maracas, the president of the University of Louisville
met with Latino student groups to apologize.
Last week the White House announced a new higher education
experiment that will direct federal grants to some high school
students who want to enroll in college classes.
The plan is to start small, with the administration offering $20
million to help defray the college costs of up to 10,000
low-income high school students for the 2016-2017 academic year.
The money will come from the overall Pell Grant pot, which is
currently funded at more than $30 billion annually and used by 8
million students.
In recent years, the United States has seen overall enrollment
declines in the numbers of students seeking postsecondary
degrees, but in a panel about Latinos in higher education at the
Education Writers Association’s second annual Spanish-Language
Media Convening, the executive director of the Hispanic Association of
Colleges and Universities reminded journalists of one area of
growth: The number of Hispanic-serving institutions is on the
rise and accelerating.
Students who transfer between colleges and universities on their
path to achieve a college degree often encounter obstacles –
barriers, like lost credits, that could keep them from
finishing their degree altogether. At EWA’s recent seminar in Orlando
focused on higher education, reporters got a lesson in the data
on transfer students and heard from experts who
are making the process of transferring and going on to
earn degrees easier for students at their community
colleges.
Each year, hundreds of thousands of new college students arrive
on campus unable to handle freshman level work and wind up in
remedial classes. That’s a major frustration not only to the
students but also to lawmakers who believe public dollars are
being used twice for the same instruction – once at the K-12
level, then again in postsecondary financial aid.
International business is a popular college major among Hispanic
college students in the United States, and it’s also a
semi-lucrative one, a new set of reports from the Georgetown University Center on
Education and the Workforce shows.
With a tepid economic recovery and wage growth that fails to meet
expectations, some workers may be wondering whether there’s an
antidote to the fiscal malaise.
The Obama administration is giving a late-game push to its higher
education initiatives this fall, rolling out a flurry of new
accountability measures aimed at helping students and families
make more informed choices when it comes to choosing colleges.
Should Affirmative Action Help Wealthier Students?
Should race-based college admission policies prioritize minority students from affluent families over those from low-income households?
That’s the question at the heart of a heated debate as the Supreme Court prepares to hear another round of arguments in the high-profile Fisher v. University of Texas affirmative action case next week.
#EWAElection Tweets: What College Affordability Means for the Election
More Latin Americans Studying Abroad in United States
Nearly 1 million students studied abroad in the United States last school year — among them more Latin American students than ever before, according to a new study by the Institute of International Education.
‘Mexican’ Costume Photos Spark Changes on College Campuses
University of Louisville President James Ramsey made national headlines after he was photographed wearing a sombrero and multi-colored poncho at a Mexican-themed Halloween party last month.
Students Want More Than Apology from President Who Wore ‘Mexican’ Costume
After hosting a controversial Mexican-themed Halloween luncheon where staff members were photographed wearing sombreros and holding maracas, the president of the University of Louisville met with Latino student groups to apologize.
Saving on College by Doing Some of It in High School
Last week the White House announced a new higher education experiment that will direct federal grants to some high school students who want to enroll in college classes.
The plan is to start small, with the administration offering $20 million to help defray the college costs of up to 10,000 low-income high school students for the 2016-2017 academic year. The money will come from the overall Pell Grant pot, which is currently funded at more than $30 billion annually and used by 8 million students.
Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Their Roles in Higher Ed
In recent years, the United States has seen overall enrollment declines in the numbers of students seeking postsecondary degrees, but in a panel about Latinos in higher education at the Education Writers Association’s second annual Spanish-Language Media Convening, the executive director of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities reminded journalists of one area of growth: The number of Hispanic-serving institutions is on the rise and accelerating.
How Community Colleges Are Helping Transfer Students
Students who transfer between colleges and universities on their path to achieve a college degree often encounter obstacles – barriers, like lost credits, that could keep them from finishing their degree altogether. At EWA’s recent seminar in Orlando focused on higher education, reporters got a lesson in the data on transfer students and heard from experts who are making the process of transferring and going on to earn degrees easier for students at their community colleges.
Florida Colleges Face Life Without Remediation
Each year, hundreds of thousands of new college students arrive on campus unable to handle freshman level work and wind up in remedial classes. That’s a major frustration not only to the students but also to lawmakers who believe public dollars are being used twice for the same instruction – once at the K-12 level, then again in postsecondary financial aid.
International Business Is Top College Major for Hispanics
International business is a popular college major among Hispanic college students in the United States, and it’s also a semi-lucrative one, a new set of reports from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce shows.
Bill My Boss: Why Employer-Paid Tuition Is on the Rise
With a tepid economic recovery and wage growth that fails to meet expectations, some workers may be wondering whether there’s an antidote to the fiscal malaise.
Four Thoughts About New Education Department College Reforms
The Obama administration is giving a late-game push to its higher education initiatives this fall, rolling out a flurry of new accountability measures aimed at helping students and families make more informed choices when it comes to choosing colleges.