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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2025

The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois. in the past year, significant gaps remain.

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Community college Low income student University First generation

Survey Examines College Enrollment Amid Post Pandemic Decline

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 16, 2023

First generation and lower-income students were hit particularly hard. About 28 percent of first-generation students expressed concern over not feeling mentally prepared for college versus 20 percent of non-first-generation students. These students are already faced with many disadvantages. Dr. Douglas N.

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University of Illinois System Partners with One Million Degrees to Boost Community College Transfer Rates

Survey Examines College Enrollment Amid Post Pandemic Decline

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