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Two Community Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Success and Equity

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percentage points from 2019 to 2022. Southwestern Oregon Community College, an ATD member since 2012, has distinguished itself through its targeted support of adult learners and first-generation students. The college also launched an affordable learning resources program, ensuring course materials cost no more than $50.

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College Application Surge: Underrepresented Students Lead Growth in 2024-25 Admissions Cycle

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According to Common App's latest "Deadline Update" report released Thursday, college applications for the 2024-25 admissions cycle continue to show strong growth, particularly among underrepresented and first-generation students. to 14% White applicants' share of the applicant pool continued its long-term decline, dropping from 48.2%

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Dr. Wendy Cadge, Bryn Mawr College

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She was also a Faculty Representative to the Board of Trustees (2014-2019) and co-chair of the Faculty Governance Task Force (2017-2019).

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Dr. Marlene Tromp Named University of Vermont's 28th President

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A first-generation college student raised in rural Wyoming,Tromp brings nearly 30 years of experience in higher education. She will succeed Dr. Suresh Garimella, who led UVM from 2019 until October 2024 when he became president of the University of Arizona.

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$2.1M Grant Aims to Diversify Geosciences

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Eastern Carolina is predominantly white, drawing rural and first-generation students, while Puerto Rico’s student enrollment comprises mostly Latino students. In 2019, about 33% of environmental scientists and geoscientists were women, according to the American Geoscience Institute. National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.14

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Excelencia in Education Publishes Analysis about Today's Latino College Students

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Latino college students are more likely to be first-generation students and less likely to leave college having earned their degrees, according to a new report from Excelencia in Education. Many Latino students require financial assistance to attend college, the report noted. Florida International University, one of the U.S.’s

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First-Time Graduate Enrollment Rises, But Declines Domestically

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Although the data shows higher first-time enrollment rates as a whole, for strictly U.S. citizens and permanent residents – domestic students – first-time graduate enrollment in general declined by 4%. increase the previous year, between Fall 2019 and Fall 2020, and five years of gradual increases. This comes after a 12.9%