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Study: Latino Students Use Practical Strategies to Finance College Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latino students are making pragmatic financial choices to pay for their education, and institutions are increasingly responding with tailored support, according to a comprehensive new report released today by Excelencia in Education. Santiago, CEO, and Sarita E.

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California Community Colleges Launch Initiative to Expand Shortened Courses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In partnership with the Success Center at the Foundation for California Community Colleges, the initiative will focus on courses that last eight weeks or less, rather than the traditional 16-17 week format. This data will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the approach across different disciplines and student demographics.

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The Slow but Steady Rise of Women in Higher Education Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Success stories Among the initiatives success stories is Dr. Shanna L. Her ascension to the presidency, following Richardsons resignation in 2024, demonstrates the importance of institutional pipelines and succession planning. Jackson suggests that successful leadership often comes down to institutional fit.

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Michigan Task Force Unveils 12 Recommendations to Address College Student Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Beverly Walker-Griffea A new report from Michigan's Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) outlines 12 high-impact policy recommendations aimed at eliminating basic needs insecurity as a barrier to college completion for Michigan students. You see lower success in classes.

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Cheyney University Comes Off Probation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The university’s next evaluation in the eight-year accreditation cycle is in 2030-31. This reaffirmation of accreditation by MSCHE validates our unwavering commitment to academic and operational excellence,” said university officials. Cheyney is expected to submit a customary monitoring report, due March 1, 2025.

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Driving Global Economic Success Through Diversity and Prosperity in STEM Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

For generations, STEM education has remained an integral approach to learning and development, helping students develop the critical thinking tools that are vital to an ever-evolving world. As such, STEM students are invaluable to the economy and workforce. Substantial changes in the field are right around the corner.

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Analysis: Degree Completion Gaps for Hispanic Students are Widening

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latino student success in higher education is not where it needs to be, according t o findings from Latino student success organization Excelencia in Education. But according to the analysis, gaps between Latino and white students have grown over the last four years. For white students, the rates are 38% and 20%.

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