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Degree Attainment Among Working-Age Adults Rose in 2021

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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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Diversity Gains at Selective Colleges Modest, Study Finds

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Marginal' Diversity Gains Among Selective Colleges The Georgetown study evaluated college enrollments among selective, moderately selective, and open-access institutions between 2009 and 2019, the decade before the pandemic hit and turned higher education sideways. And it grew among moderately selective colleges from 18% to 23%.

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New York Expands Direct Admissions Program

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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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La Familia: Five Ways Institutions Can Support Hispanic Families  

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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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6 trends impacting community college enrollment in 2023

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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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Alabama Nonprofit Joins Push to Diversify the Tech Field

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An Alabama nonprofit is working to diversify tech through a new internship program for students from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the state. However, as of 2021, Black engineers make up only 5% of the field , unchanged since 2009. The Economic Development Partnership of Alabama (EDPA) announced Feb.

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Brown University Increases Tuition, Raises Faculty and Staff Salaries

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Brown University is increasing undergraduate, graduate, and medical school tuition next year and giving faculty and staff the largest salary raise since 2009. California State University (CSU) is employing a strategy similar to Brown's by increasing aid to coincide with increased tuition. Brown announced Feb. Undergraduate tuition: 4.5%

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