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AANHPI in Higher Education: Facts and Statistics

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Data Summary Check Roughly 54% of Asians and Asian Americans ages 25 and older had a bachelor's degree or higher in 2019, however, this figure varies widely by origin group. [1] had a high school level of education or less. had a bachelor's degree or higher. [2] population older than 25 had a bachelor's degree or higher.

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College Programs for Students With Intellectual Disabilities Grow With Little Oversight

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Her mother said the experience has allowed her to live independently, engage in university clubs and activities, learn self-advocacy skills, and begin to pursue her passion for working with children and athletes in education. It's not just important for her to know she can go to college and continue her education," Sandy Donahoe said.

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How Will the Harvard Lawsuit Affect Affirmative Action in College Admissions?

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Indeed, in its origins, it was most closely linked to employment, rather than education. Despite this initial focus on employment, affirmative action became most commonly associated with education, and particularly higher education, during the 1970s. Regents of the University of California v.

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Reimagining the Liberal Arts and Humanities

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A national grant program aims to reposition the liberal arts and humanities as central to the general education curriculum. Except that it's not entirely shocking given what's happening across higher education. And is it wise to let students determine what constitutes a college education? ’ "It's a balancing act.

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Julio Frenk, President of the University of Miami, Named Next UCLA Chancellor

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At this crucial moment for higher education, returning to the public sector to lead one of the top research universities in the world — including one of the 10 largest academic health systems — is an exciting opportunity and a great honor for me, Frenk said in a university press release.

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UC Admissions Trends

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Due to major state funding cuts, a number of UC campuses began enrolling more nonresident students after the 2008 recession, but a public backlash from tax-paying Californians who support the system has led to a course correction and rededication to providing greater access to California students.

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Research Underway by Gates Foundation Partners to Better Understand Test-Optional Admission

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Second Chance Alliance/From Prison Cells to PhD : Two organizations dedicated to serving justice-involved individuals as they pursue higher education, the Second Chance Alliance and Prison to PhD , will focus on identifying barriers and best practices with respect to serving this important population.

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