In 2014, University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank put together a "degree completion working group" to accomplish these tasks: Improve the four-year graduate rate Shorten the time to degrees Close equity gaps That mission has been nearly accomplished in six years, although Blank is quick to point out, "this work is far from over." On […]
Colleges and universities that serve higher populations of Pell grant recipients are more likely to withhold transcript from a student over outstanding balances, according to a new analysis.
Diversity, equity and inclusion get big boosts on campuses where new donations have funded financial aid, academic counseling and career pathways for underrepresented students.
Educators in District of Columbia Public Schools have launched the first-of-its-kind DCPS Persists program to pair graduates with coaches to counsel the students throughout college.
UB guest columnists Julie Miceli and Anne D. Cartwright address the three-phase U.S. stimulus program and break down how that support will arrive on campus.
Given the 16 years of continuous military activity following 9/11, it is not surprising that a large number of returning veterans are looking forward to the next step in their lives. As a nation, we should always remember their individual and collective sacrifice and courage. Increasingly, higher education is taking a larger role in providing […]
A small change in admissions at many of the most selective colleges and universities could make a big difference to low-income learners. To meet a goal of having all schools enroll at least 20 percent Pell Grant recipients, about 350 “elite” institutions would have to admit about 20,000 low-income students, says a new report from […]
