diversity in higher ed Archives

diversity in higher ed Archive

NEWS BRIEFS: In Michigan, ‘Major Declines’ Expected in Low-Income Incoming College Enrollments

“Several Michigan universities have seen a ‘major decline’ in enrollment of low-income, Pell-eligible first-year students due to the COVID-19 pandemic, …

by Future U/ June 4, 2020/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Economic Diversity At Your College Or University: Where Does It Stand?

Find the answer at this interactive feature published in The New York Times.

by Future U/ April 15, 2017/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: All Colleges Aren’t The Same…And We Need To Understand How

Anthony P. Carnevale, director, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, argues inequities in higher education are exacerbating racial inequality. …

by Future U/ December 16, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Population Shifts and Trends Challenge College Enrollments

Population declines in some regions, growth in others, and greater diversity all around are hallmarks of demographic patterns in college-age America. Read …

by Future U/ December 8, 2016/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: University of Michigan Celebrates Jesse Jackson’s Activism

Jackson will deliver a keynote address this Wednesday at an event organized in his honor. Read more.

by Future U/ November 15, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: U.S. Supreme Court Upholds U. of Texas Affirmative Action Program

In a landmark decision, The Court upheld UTs “10%” program. Read three articles from The New York Times: a news …

by Future U/ June 24, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Do College Students Believe There’s Free Speech on Campus?

Definitely yes for White students. Students of color … not so much. Read the details here.

by Future U/ April 8, 2016/ News Briefs, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Michigan State To Launch Diversity Assessment and Engagement Program

The new program, designed to enhance capacity of emerging and executive leaders, is sponsored by MSU’s The Julian Samora Research …

by Future U/ April 5, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: ‘March Madness’ Is Low Graduation Rates for Collegiate Black Athletes

UPenn study reveals that many high profile sports schools have low graduation rates for Black athletes–as low as 26%.

by Future U/ March 17, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Can HBCUs Help Ivy League Schools?

David Wilson, Morgan State president, says yes. Read more here.

by Future U/ February 14, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: College Readiness of Low-Income Students Stagnates

Read details in a new report from Inside Higher Education.

by Future U/ February 10, 2016/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Free Tuition in Harvard’s Future?

Many university endowments are at all-time highs with Harvard’s endowment at $38 billion. Is now the time for tuition-free undergrad education? Read more …

by Future U/ January 15, 2016/ News Briefs, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Policing Evangelical Boundaries at Wheaton College

Tenured prof, Larycia Hawkins, was placed on leave for claiming that Muslims & Christians worship the same God. The college …

by Future U/ January 6, 2016/ Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Many Colleges Aren’t as Diverse As They Seem

Why? At many schools students have an affinity to gather with like-students. Read an Op Ed about the issue here.

by Future U/ December 15, 2015/ Perspectives, Society/

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