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Stop Cooling Out the Next Generation’s Aspirations

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Research suggests that we send cues affecting underrepresented students’ aspirations, application, and enrollment decisions through three channels: public policies, admissions requirements, and recruitment and advising interactions. Application rates ripple to enrollment rates, and those impact the decisions of cohorts that follow.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Point Foundation was founded in 2001 and most of its early applicants were gay males whose parents refused to pay for college after they came out. The number of applicants and their diversity have increased significantly over time. As marriage equality became national, there was a shift toward greater acceptance. “One Dr. Luis A.

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Grassroots Push for Computer Science Education Gears Up

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We sought to combine Randy’s knowledge of computer science from an academic perspective and its practical application in the economy with my experience facilitating many partnerships between K-12 schools, higher education institutions, corporations, and non-profit entities. The other half will come from the general student population.

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Study Shows Increase in International Graduate Student Enrollment

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A report from the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS) shows international graduate applications increased for the fourth consecutive year and a shift continued in the countries applying. The report titled, “International Graduate Applications and Enrollment: Fall 2022,” details the responses from 370 institutions, which represents 48.7%

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Crafting More Efficient Transportation Systems

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Operations Research, Georgia Institute of Technology Mentors: Dr. Alan Erera and Dr. Alejandro Toriello, H. While addressing a problem in a for-profit industry is different from a project like public school transportation, he said the mathematics of it intrigued him. Operations Research Education: B.S.,

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Featured Partner Scholarships: October 2023

Scholarship America

Applicants in the U.S. must self-identify as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, or female (any race/ethnicity), and financial need will be considered for all applicants. Applications are open until November 30. Applications are open until December 1. Or looking to expand your technical skills?

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Featured Partner Scholarships: September 2023

Scholarship America

Now is the perfect time to start making your plans, researching the scholarships you want to apply for and brushing up on the do’s and don’ts of scholarship applications. scale), demonstrate care through community service during the last twelve months, and be recommended by 1-3 teachers, coaches, community leaders, or mentors.