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How Project 2025’s War on Higher Education Diversity Threatens Our Global Competitiveness

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

If implemented, its recommendations would likely lead to significant cuts in funding for programs designed to support underrepresented students, including recruitment and retention programs for minority students, financial aid for low-income students, and support services for first-generation college students.

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Fill Graduation Gaps, Transform Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ensuring students have the tools and resources needed to achieve success once they are in our system is equally important. Common recommendations included improved advising services, guided pathways for students, and proactive, targeted financial aid and completion grants.

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The value of partnership to alleviate pain points in support services

Blackboard Blog

Harpham, Director of Student Financial Aid at The University of Akron, had to say: “The partnership with Blackboard has completely changed the way that we do business in the financial aid office. Increased learner satisfaction and retention. Addressing these pain points is essential to improving retention.

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Your student loan payments are due: 3 strategies to support community college students’ financial wellness

EAB

While loan payments will continue to be stalled for students actively enrolled at your institution, there are a number of ways they could negatively impact your students—and your retention rates— today. These concerns could impact retention as current students think critically about taking on more debt.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

COE

Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate. COE and the family of Thomas R.