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College Application Surge: Underrepresented Students Lead Growth in 2024-25 Admissions Cycle

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According to Common App's latest "Deadline Update" report released Thursday, college applications for the 2024-25 admissions cycle continue to show strong growth, particularly among underrepresented and first-generation students.

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Two Community Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Success and Equity

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The announcement, made at ATD's annual DREAM conference in Philadelphia, highlights these institutions' exceptional work in improving student outcomes and closing equity gaps. Both colleges have demonstrated remarkable progress through innovative approaches to student success. percentage points from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Karen A.

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Excelencia in Education Publishes Analysis about Today's Latino College Students

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Latino college students are more likely to be first-generation students and less likely to leave college having earned their degrees, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education. Of the Latino students in U.S. The vast majority of these students are citizens of the U.S. (90%),

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Legacy of Innovation and Equity, St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Outgoing President Dr. Tuajuanda Jordan Reflects Tenure

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It provides students with tools to think about their education practically and guarantees every student access to research, an internship, or an international experience. “If Students will come and students will go. We were just tired of the rhetoric.” She didn’t just lead a college — she led a liberal arts movement.”

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Addressing How Student Parents Are Underserved

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Two new reports from The California Alliance for Student Parent Success (The Alliance) detail the challenges that student parents face at California institutions. Approximately 300,000 undergraduate student parents are currently enrolled at institutions of higher education in the state of California.

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5 Hip-Hop Quotes to Inspire College Students

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Cole’s common references to his days as a college student at St. Here are 5 hip-hop quotes to inspire students at academic institutions as they proceed into finals week. 1. Nipsey Hussle (“Racks In The Middle”, 2019) “Double check the details. Gotta cross my T's and dot my I's or I can't sleep well.” Dr. Jeremy C.

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Dr. Marlene Tromp Named University of Vermont's 28th President

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A first-generation college student raised in rural Wyoming,Tromp brings nearly 30 years of experience in higher education. During her six-year tenure at Boise State, she successfully navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while increasing student enrollment and improving affordability.