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Legacy Admissions Hit Historic Low as More States Ban Practice at U.S. Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

More than half of colleges that admit 25% or fewer applicants still provide advantages to alumni children. According to one study, Asian American applicants had 28% lower odds of attending elite schools than white applicants with similar academic and extracurricular qualifications. "The

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Number of HBCU Registered Apprenticeships Surging

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Registered Apprenticeship programs are one of the most promising, yet underused, models for student success and workforce development," the report states. For HBCUs, these programs are more than just practical. They are mission-aligned, equity-driven, and transformative."

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San Diego Foundation Commits $4M to Help Underserved Students Reach College

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The San Diego Foundation (SDF) announced a $4 million commitment to support local high school students facing homelessness, in foster care, or learning English prepare for college success. The initiative comes as recent data shows significant graduation disparities among vulnerable student populations in San Diego County.

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Investing in Care to Combat Declining Enrollment in Higher Education

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Whether they need academic guidance, help navigating college resources, or just a place to feel connected, these centers serve as a crucial hub for student success. These efforts signal to students that we care about their success even before they set foot on our campus. Dr. Dan Walden is President of Victor Valley College.

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Michigan Awards Nearly $1M to Students Through FAFSA Completion Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gretchen Whitmer's administration in partnership with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), drew more than 21,000 entries from students who completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the first time. The program's impact extends beyond the immediate winners.

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Beyond Implicit and Explicit Bias: A Transformative Guide for Educational Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This structured approach makes complex psychological concepts accessible and immediately applicable to educational settings from K-12 through higher education. Her own experiences as an African American educator inform the text without overshadowing its universal applications. The books greatest strength lies in its practicality.

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Michigan Awards Nearly $1M to Students Through FAFSA Completion Initiative

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Gretchen Whitmer's administration in partnership with the Michigan College Access Network (MCAN), drew more than 21,000 entries from students who completed their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the first time. The program's impact extends beyond the immediate winners.