Many of us who worked with high school students after the Supreme Court’s landmark decision to overturn race-conscious admissions cannot claim to be surprised by the news of declining enrollment among Black and Latinx students at many college campuses, especially those considered competitive for admission. We saw this coming. Last year, we witnessed numerous highly … Read more
Higher education has experienced a surge of university closures in recent times. While data has been useful in comprehending the extent of these challenges, there are real individuals and locations behind the statistics. Last summer, I embarked on a traditional American road trip to visit defunct and dying colleges, documenting what the sector was losing … Read more
With each passing year, we learn more about how a changing climate can impact our lives. In California, two significant issues stand out: the increase in bigger, more destructive wildfires and the long-term threats to our valuable water supply. Fortunately, there are proven solutions to address these challenges, allowing us to shift our focus to … Read more
Compared to students at four-year colleges and universities, community college students are less likely to participate in an internship or similar experiential learning opportunity. Despite the well-known impact of internships on student career preparation and future employment, community college students are less likely to participate in experiential learning. A September policy brief from the left-leaning … Read more
Over the past decade, college enrollment has been on a steady decline, leading to financial struggles for many institutions. As a result, an increasing number of colleges are facing the difficult decision to shut down. According to data from the State Higher Education Executive Officers Association (SHEEO), 28 degree-granting institutions closed in the first nine … Read more
When I left home at 17, I knew I wanted to go to college. I knew earning a degree would help me find a path to a more secure future. And I knew that I was interested in pursuing a career focused on social justice. I also had no idea how I could afford college … Read more