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Seal of Excelencia 2024

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Incoming transfer students can enroll in courses early to guarantee that they have access to coursework. Necessary support is provided through GANAS (Gaining Access ’AND Academic Success), an innovative access and retention program that serves community college transfer students.

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One Million Behind Bars Now Have Access to Academic Research Through JSTOR

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In a significant development for educational access in correctional facilities, the JSTOR Access in Prison (JAIP) program has reached a remarkable milestone, now serving over one million incarcerated learners across the United States. The impact of this access extends far beyond traditional education.

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Postsecondary Enrollment Continues to Grow, Most Notably at Community Colleges

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College student attendance patterns this spring compared to spring 2024 are reinforcing and building on the growth that we saw in the fall, said Dr. Doug Shapiro, executive director of the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center (NSCRC), which released its report on spring 2025 enrollment. increase from spring 2024. Dr. Shawn P.

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Morgan State University Launches Task Force to Combat Declining Black Male Enrollment

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At Morgan State, despite achieving record-breaking total enrollment figures and becoming the nation's third-largest HBCU, the percentage of Black male students has dropped from 43% in 2015 to 37% in fall 2024. Morgan has long been a leader in providing access and opportunity for Black males seeking higher education," Wilson said.

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New Jersey's Free Teletherapy Program Delivers 78,000 Mental Health Sessions to College Students

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Mental health and emotional stress rank among the top reasons students consider leaving college, making accessible care crucial for retention and completion efforts. The utilization data reveals how flexible scheduling dramatically expands access to care. taking place on weeknights and 9.6% on weekends.

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Dr. Paola (Lola) Esmieu, Paul Quinn College

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Paola (Lola) Esmieu is a strategic leader in higher education, dedicated to institutional growth, access, and equity-driven initiatives. Under her leadership, the college was ranked #6 on Numerades 2024 list of fastest-growing colleges and has earned multiple national creative awards, including MarCom, Hermes Creative, and Telly Awards.

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Common App Launches the 2024-25 Application

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The Common App has launched its 2024–2025 application for more than 1,100 colleges and universities worldwide. The platform also offers access to a mobile app, comprehensive financial aid and scholarship information, online portfolios, and an extensive library of counselor resources in English and Spanish.