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Data
Share of Hispanic College Students Has Nearly Doubled Since 2005
The rise correlates with a rapidly growing number of Hispanic-serving institutions, which has tripled since the 1990s. -
The Impact on Black Colleges
As Politicians Target Higher Ed’s Diversity Efforts, HBCU Students Worry About Their Campuses
If it becomes illegal for colleges to promote diversity and inclusion, students wonder, what does that mean for Black institutions? -
Diversity
Black Students at New Mexico State U. Wanted a Diversity Office; Now Some Want Out
They say the new equity, inclusion, and diversity office isn’t the champion they’d hoped for. -
'Equitable Educational Outcomes'
What Does It Take to Be a ‘Minority-Serving Institution’?
Researchers propose a new classification system to clear up confusion and improve equity. -
#Headlinesmatter
For Decades, Black Colleges Have Been Portrayed as Deficient. What Changed?
Advocates say the Black Lives Matter movement, proud and famous alumni, and a sustained public-relations campaign have resulted in an uptick in positive headlines, donations, and enrollment. But they wonder if it’s enough, and how long it will last. -
Unequal Support
Florida A&M Students Sue State, Accusing It of Decades of Underfunding
The suit, which is seeking class-action status, says Florida shortchanged the historically Black college by $1.3 billion over 33 years. -
Collaborating Colleges
Can $100 Million Help Student-Success Programs Work Together, Rather Than Compete?
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is investing in six nonprofit groups charged with creating networks of colleges to share their practices. -
Student Success
Transfer-Student Enrollment Tanked During the Pandemic. Historically Black Colleges Were the Exception.
HBCUs saw their incoming transfer numbers rise last year, especially among men. -
Race on Campus
What to Know About Affirmative Action Today
Here’s a primer on race-conscious admissions practice as two cases head to the U.S. Supreme Court. -
Race on Campus
Why the Campus Housing Shortage Is a Racial-Equity Issue
For HBCUs, whose students are at greater risk of housing insecurity and homelessness, the housing crunch follows decades of inequitable funding.