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Centre College Program Aimed at First-Generation Students

The largest single gift in Centre College’s nearly 200-year history will create a new scholarship program for first-generation students, the liberal arts college announced.

September 17, 2014

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Study: College Affordability Metrics Don’t Match HBCUs’ Mission

The conclusion is that HBCUs and other minority serving institutions with large numbers of underrepresented, first-generation, and/or low-income students will likely be disadvantaged.

September 10, 2014

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Colleges Urged to Take Advising of Underrepresented Students to Deeper Level

Experts say faculty and administrators must teach students to master the “hidden curriculum” at their respective institutions.

September 8, 2014

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Special Issue – Academic Kickoff

The Academic Kickoff edition of Diverse takes a closer look at how professors are teaching to the tech-centric millennial student.

August 28, 2014

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Focus Intensifies on Falloff of Students En Route to College

“Summer melt” is said to impact between 10 and 20 percent of all “college-intending” students throughout the United States. One estimate puts the number of students who “melt away” during the summer at 200,000 students per year.

August 3, 2014

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One on One With Isa Adney

The respected voice on community college issues delivers a keynote address at the NISOD Conference.

May 27, 2014

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Texas Tech Invites Rice as Commencement Speaker

Texas Tech University remained hopeful Tuesday that ex-Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will accept one of three speaking offers for future graduation ceremonies.

May 6, 2014

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New Help for First-Generation Students at Kansas State

A national program that aims to help first-generation college students stay in school is coming to Kansas State University.

July 8, 2013

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Commitment to Service Helps Global Go-Getter Stand Out

Baruch College junior Alyssa Alicino was raised with many friends from Latin America and a sense of responsibility toward her community.

April 9, 2013

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Academic Coaching: Seeking a Winning Strategy

Academic coaching can help students, particularly those from first-generation and low-income backgrounds, navigate the challenges of academe.

September 25, 2012

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Study: Southern Regional Education Board States Lag Behind in Completion Rates

Nationwide, 29 percent of White adults have a bachelor’s degree, compared with 27 percent in SREB states.

April 3, 2011

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Collaboration Among USC Researchers, Western States Seeks To Spur Minority College Success

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education and the USC  Center for Urban Education are partnering to improve policies that measure and increase the college success of underrepresented minority students.

May 25, 2010