Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2025

You have to be equally outraged by the racism that poisons campus culture and the racism that shows up in how we exclude Black stories, scholarship, and success from the academy." "You cannot be selectively horrified," Harper told attendees. Attorney Raymond C.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2025

The leadership change comes at a critical moment for educational research in the United States, with the organization citing "challenges" and "threats" to scholarship and knowledge production.

Educational research

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

She says that having access to grant and external funding has been critical to her continuing and persisting in her work, and she encourages others who do similar research to shore themselves up similarly. That makes me attractive, and the work I do attracti Its not just funding organizations that pay attention to Briscoes scholarship.

Mentoring

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Since its founding in 2014, the organization has provided more than 11,000 college scholarships to undocumented students attending nearly 80 partner colleges in 20 states and Washington, D.C. launched, most scholarship recipients had protection under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. When TheDream.US

Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2025

Michigan officials celebrated a milestone in college access this week as 50 students received nearly $1 million in awards through the state's innovative "Ticket to Tuition" giveaway, a program designed to incentivize FAFSA completion among first-time filers. From left: Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Michigan College Access Network;Dr.

FAFSA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Having access to reliable, quality housing is an essential element for students so they can earn a degree, certification or improve their income and options long-term,” said Kristy Fercho, head of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo. In 2010, In 2010, the college converted its football field into a farm.

Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 29, 2025

Michigan officials celebrated a milestone in college access this week as 50 students received nearly $1 million in awards through the state's innovative "Ticket to Tuition" giveaway, a program designed to incentivize FAFSA completion among first-time filers. From left: Ryan Fewins-Bliss, Michigan College Access Network;Dr.

FAFSA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Building on Current Initiatives to Support Prospective Native Students Currently, MSU offers the Maynard Kennedy Turtle Island Acknowledgement Scholarship, which has similar benefits to NATAP but is only offered to a limited number of students each year. I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard.

Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 4, 2025

ICB prioritized shared digital infrastructure, faculty innovation and industry partnership to develop valuable and accessible career pathways for students. In doing so, they not only strengthen HBCUs, but offer a compelling model for how higher education can rise to meet the momentfor all students.

Guided pathways

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 30, 2025

TRIO programs not only support students but also invest in staff, cultivating leadership and scholarship among those who walk the same paths as our students. Still, each of us was propelled by early access to academic support programs and the belief that higher education can and should be an engine for justice and transformation.

First generation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 30, 2025

Tryan McMickens orth Carolina Central University has received a $500,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to launch a research initiative addressing the systemic barriers that prevent young men in the Research Triangle region from accessing career pathways and educational opportunities.

Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 10, 2025

UNCF, founded in 1944, has raised more than $6 billion to support students' access to higher education, provide scholarships, and strengthen HBCUs. Each year, UNCF supports more than 50,000 students at more than 1,100 colleges and universities across the country, including 37 UNCF-member HBCUs.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2025

Moores work has focused on closing opportunity gaps, increasing access to quality education, and addressing systemic barriers that disproportionately affect marginalized groups. Whether mentoring a young scholar or speaking at a community event, Dr. Moore connects with people in ways that are deeply inspiring and transformative.

Leadership

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 12, 2025

Many students reported relying on a complex patchwork of financial aid, scholarships, and employment to cover their educational expenses. Despite widespread availability of campus resources, with 90% of students having accessed at least one school-provided service, significant barriers remain.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 10, 2025

has provided more than 11,000 college scholarships to undocumented students attending nearly 80 partner colleges across 20 states and Washington, D.C. TheDream.US

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Law schools have resolved this by advertising astronomically high sticker prices for tuition but awarding varying levels of merit scholarships to admitted students helping them build the entering class they aim for. At the same time, law schools need to attract students at a price they are willing to pay.

Placement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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. In academic year 2021-22, 45.1% Currently, 60.1%

Retention

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2025

The MCT Foundation, established to support underrepresented students in higher education, provides scholarships, grants, and professional development opportunities specifically targeting African American, Latinx, and other underrepresented groups. The scholars will present their preliminary findings in spring 2025.

Mental health

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 16, 2025

During her 14-year tenure at Montana State University, Cruzado has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to expanding access and success for underrepresented students. Her appointment comes at a crucial time for public higher education, as institutions nationwide grapple with questions of access, affordability, and inclusion.

Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 28, 2025

There has clearly been some progress, but the need to expand access to opportunity remains," noted Santiago in the report's foreword, referencing Excelencia's initial study on Latino financial aid patterns from 2005. Twenty years later, we are revisiting what has changed and what has stayed the same.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 22, 2025

While we've seen incremental improvements in some areas, the data clearly indicates that significant work remains to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all aspiring lawyers." The updated report also reveals changes in scholarship practices across law schools. Tiffane Cochran, Vice President of Research at AccessLex Institute.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 13, 2025

Dr. Romn Liera is a rising star in higher education, with a dedication to equity, innovative scholarship and student-centered learni Dr. Romn Liera ning. You are more than how you are being assessed, so find and do what brings you joy as a faculty member. Thats how I came into my work around racial equity and organizational change.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 10, 2025

A bipartisan House bill introduced last Thursday aims to reshape college athletics by limiting how universities can fund sports programs while offering the NCAA limited antitrust protections—changes that could significantly affect institutional priorities and student access.

Compliance

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Building on Current Initiatives to Support Prospective Native Students Currently, MSU offers the Maynard Kennedy Turtle Island Acknowledgement Scholarship, which has similar benefits to NATAP but is only offered to a limited number of students each year. I think this makes MSU much more accessible than ever before,” adds Leonard.

Students

IEFA

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Looking for scholarships for Indian students? Key Scholarships for Indian Students in the U.S. Before: Navigating the myriad of scholarship programs can be daunting, but knowing where to start simplifies the process. Crores annually.

Scholarship

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MARCH 4, 2025

In c ontrast , students who did not receive a Pell Grant c an typically afford to spend about $5,000 more on college costs, after accounting for grants and scholarships. Readers can access the underlying data output using the DataLabs Quick Launch tool.

Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

The organization has implemented a tiered membership structure to make participation more accessible to early-career professionals while recognizing that senior leaders can contribute more substantially. Programming expansion represents another cornerstone of the strategic vision. We lived through the 1980s and the 1990s.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 9, 2025

This rollback worsens existing disparities, obstructing access and success for individuals who aspire to make a meaningful, positive, and lasting impact on the lives of others. This scenario parallels Elphaba's struggle inWicked, as she battles against systemic forces that seek to marginalize and suppress. higher education institutions.

Higher education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 2, 2025

With affiliations in the Gender, Womens, and Sexuality Studies department and the Asian Studies program, Tran brings a multidisciplinary lens to her scholarship that examines the intersections of race, gender, and U.S. Trans journey to academia was not predetermined. At UMBC, she teaches courses on race and ethnicity in U.S.

Curriculum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2025

area where he once lived, but to the HBCU ecosystem that has long been central to his scholarship and personal mission. “I That early exposure to covering higher education proved formative, helping him develop the accessible writing style that would later enable him to make complex academic concepts more digestible for mainstream audiences.

Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 18, 2025

Goncalves recently applied to have her scholarship renewed for the next school year. That means 72% of undocumented college students are pursuing their educations without work permits, access to federal financial aid or protection from deportation. “We

International student

School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, the cost of tuition can be a barrier for families considering private school options, limiting access to these institutions. To address this challenge, private K-12 schools can proactively implement strategies to ensure equitable access to financial aid. Key Strategies for Equitable Access and Promoting Diversity 1.

Financial aid

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2025

Beyond financial support, the program includes leadership training, policy advocacy support, and research access for participating institutions. HBCUs have long been incubators of Black brilliance, scholarship, leadership, and multiracial democracy," Kendi said. Dr. Ibram X.

Grant

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 21, 2025

Board of Trustees chairman Harold Epps acknowledged some of these achievements in a statement, highlighting "five semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, the first cohort to graduate from the City College of Municipal Employment and three consecutive years of semester-over-semester enrollment growth."

Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 6, 2025

A nationally recognized expert in health law and bioethics, she is one of five authors on the leading health law casebook in American law schools, a sought-after speaker for nationwide conversations on health care regulation and reform, and a longstanding partner to organizations working to preserve access to essential healthcare services.

Curriculum

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2025

But a serendipitous journey of studying journalism would eventually lead her to become one of higher educations most innovative researchers examining how university recruitment practices affect access for underserved students. This integration of scholarly work and community impact shapes the advice Salazar offers to emerging researchers.

Access

College Planners of America

JULY 8, 2025

Each year, use of the CSS Profile application allows students to access over $10 billion in non-Federal student aid. Colleges require the CSS Profile for several reasons: Institutional Aid Allocation : Many colleges use the CSS Profile to allocate their own need-based scholarships and grants. ”

Scholarship