First-Generation Students
For years first generation students, students who’s parents did not complete a four-year degree, have been a focus of higher education. Read more news, opinion and advice stories about first-generation students that answer questions like:
- How are colleges working with first-generation students?
- What challenges do first-generation students face?
'A Different Environment'
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s anti-immigrant stances and pledges have ratcheted up uncertainty and anxiety on college campuses, but experts and advocates cautioned against overreacting to the election outcome.
Expanding access
The Common Application tried new outreach strategies to connect underrepresented students with private scholarships.
Colleges cannot just offer resources to students; they need to bridge gaps. Watch our story about a counselor’s vital role in helping a Montgomery College freshman.
Watch our explainer to better understand the hurdles many transfer students face and what can be done to help these students succeed.
College Access
This month, Michigan and Massachusetts began covering tuition costs for a broader swath of state residents. Campus leaders say they are already seeing positive signs.
The Review | Essay
Living in the university’s blind spots.
A Spectrum of Wellness
Do young people misunderstand everyday stress?
By working at the speed of business, Maine community colleges meet the needs of students and employers in real time.
Remote learning increases both equity and access by removing barriers for rural and nontraditional students across Maine.
Microcredentials and certifications transform job training by connecting talented students with attainable careers.