Enrollment of Chinese students at US universities decreased this fall
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — The number of U.S. visas issued to Chinese students for the new academic year plunged from pre-pandemic levels, an alarming development for American colleges that have come to rely on tuition dollars from a booming Chinese market.
Read More about Enrollment of Chinese students at US universities decreased this fallHurricane Ian impacts Florida college students
SUN SENTINEL — Tuesday turned into a day of chaos for nearly 200,000 Florida college students in the path of Hurricane Ian. Frantic and frustrated parents and students from South Florida made last-minute decisions on whether to stay on campus and in college towns or make the trek home as the weather deteriorated.
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USA TODAY — Puerto Rico’s schools have seen various shutdowns in recent years from hurricanes, a powerful earthquake and a global pandemic. Now students and families are preparing for another setback in student achievement in the aftermath of Hurricane Fiona.
Read More about How Puerto Rico’s schools and colleges are recovering from Hurricane FionaHow test-optional admissions have affected universities
HIGHER ED DIVE — Supporters of test-optional admissions often say withdrawing requirements that students provide SAT and ACT scores will help demolish barriers that prevent historically marginalized groups from applying to college.
Read More about How test-optional admissions have affected universitiesHow college rankings often exclude and negatively impact HBCUs
THE WASHINGTON POST — In recent weeks, I have published two guest pieces about college rankings — one titled “Harvard flunks in this college ranking system” and the second titled “Why U.S. News may have to rethink how it creates college rankings.” Here is a new one that broadens the debate. The commentary below looks…
Read More about How college rankings often exclude and negatively impact HBCUsOpinion: What colleges should do to better recruit minority students
INSIDE HIGHER ED — At NACAC meeting, educators share tips for how colleges can land a diverse student body. And others caution about what not to do.
Read More about Opinion: What colleges should do to better recruit minority studentsOpinion: A look at the potential termination of legacy admissions and affirmative action in universities
FORBES — On October 31, 2022, the Supreme Court will hear a case that ties together the fate of two college admissions practices seemingly at odds with one another: legacy admissions and affirmative action.
Read More about Opinion: A look at the potential termination of legacy admissions and affirmative action in universitiesOpinion: Financial aid programs contribute to racial inequality within higher education
THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION — At face value, there is nothing about the college financial-aid system that would indicate that it generates racial inequities. Families input their income and assets onto the FAFSA, and that information is used to determine their financial-aid award. Those with lower income and fewer assets pay less. The form…
Read More about Opinion: Financial aid programs contribute to racial inequality within higher educationWomen make up the majority of the college-educated workforce
INSIDE HIGHER ED — Women now make up a majority of the U.S. workforce with at least a bachelor’s degree, according to a new analysis of federal data from the Pew Research Center.
Read More about Women make up the majority of the college-educated workforcePodcast: A look at the public’s concerns over the value of higher education
THE KEY PODCAST — Americans aren’t questioning the importance of higher education, but they’re concerned it is unaffordable and unavailable for too many people. Experts dig into the data.
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