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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Restore Subsidized Graduate Student Loans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many essential professionsincluding mental health clinicians, school administrators, nurse practitioners, and physical therapistsrequire graduate degrees but do not guarantee high earning potential upon graduation. Interest rates on graduate loans have reached their highest levels since 2006, adding to the financial burden.

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The Impact of Affirmative Action on the Mental Health of College Students of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Between 2006 and 2021, Black student enrollment dropped from 7% to 4% and Indigenous student enrollment dropped from 1% to 0.1%. Primm We believe that the discontinuation of affirmative action will increase isolation and decrease a sense of belonging among students of color, both of which pose risks to mental health.

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve. Prior to starting this position in April 2024, Salcedo spent two years as assistant director for administration of the Academic Advancement Program working with Alexander, who has directed AAP for over a decade.

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