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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

Ruffaloni

Hispanic families in the United States encounter various challenges stemming from a complex interplay of socioeconomic, cultural, and structural factors. Engaging Hispanic families can help you then engage prospective Hispanic students. Hispanic students often face disparities in educational attainment.

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Medical Schools in Mississippi: How to Get In (2024)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

With both MD and DO degrees offered in the state, applicants can choose which medical philosophy they wish to pursue. The University of Mississippi School of Medicine doesn’t accept students who don’t have significant ties to Mississippi, so if you want to earn an MD in Mississippi and you’re from out of state, you might be at a disadvantage.

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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

EAB

Currently, high school students comprise 1 in 5 community college students in the US, with fifteen states attributing 25% or more of their community college enrollment to dual enrollment. But now as we find ourselves stabilizing, it’s time to pause and take stock of the full landscape facing community colleges. 6 trends to watch in 2023 1.

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New York Expands Direct Admissions Program

BestColleges

Several states have introduced direct admissions programs, while the Common App launched a broader effort. Kathy Hochul announced a series of initiatives designed to increase access to the state's colleges and universities. Spanning 64 campuses, SUNY is the nation's largest state system of higher education, enrolling some 1.3

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Yes, You Can Major in Beer

BestColleges

Age restrictions on student drinking vary by state. In 2009, the U.S. Similar programs popped up at Colorado State University , Virginia Tech , Appalachian State University , and Western Michigan University , among other schools. Imagine majoring in a discipline that allows you — actually, requires you — to drink beer.

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Degree Attainment Among Working-Age Adults Rose in 2021

BestColleges

The educational attainment rate rose the most in Utah between 2009 and 2021, increasing 22 percentage points. Since 2009, when the foundation first began tracking attainment gains among Americans ages 25-64, educational attainment has increased by 16 percentage points. But some states have already begun to surpass it.

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Medical Schools in South Carolina: How to Get In (2023)

Shemmassian Academic Consulting

Currently, the Palmetto State has four medical schools, three of which are allopathic. Tuition and fees to attend South Carolina’s public medical schools are significantly higher for out-of-state students. However, for in-state students, the annual tuition is much lower relative to other medical schools in the US.