How Colleges Can Better Support Undocumented Students in the Aftermath of the Affirmative Action Ban
by Jaime Ramirez-MendozaRacial inequity is baked into the higher education system, but the Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action means…
To Dismantle Structural Racism in College Recruiting, Policymakers and Advocates Must Play Offense, Not Defense
by Karina Salazar and Ozan JaquetteFollowing the Supreme Court decision to ban race-conscious admissions, which tools can be used to uphold our commitment to…
Student Loan Payments Are Restarting. Here’s What Borrowers Need to Know
This month, federal student loan repayment is restarting for 43 million Americans. The student loan system is coming back…
The Difficult Pathway to Faculty Diversity, by the Numbers
by Hironao OkahanaNo one becomes a professor overnight, especially a tenured one. Having a doctorate or a professional degree is a…
Updating Federal Policy to Ensure That Hispanic-Serving Institutions Are Serving Latino Students
by Gina Garcia and Jessie Hernandez-ReyesIn our last blog post, we outlined what it means to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and how HSIs…
In a Post-Affirmative Action World, Colleges Can Help Foster Diversity By Banning the Box on College Applications
by Satra TaylorIn the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action in college admissions, many higher education leaders…
How Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Federal Policymakers Can Better Serve Latino Students
by Gina Garcia and Jessie Hernandez-ReyesLatino students now make up a fifth of all students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities. This record enrollment…
A.S.P.I.I.R.E.S. Policy Review Framework FAQ
by Phil MartinAfter a yearlong pilot with five states, Ed Trust produced the A.S.P.I.I.R.E.S policy review framework, with the support of…
Why STEM Equity Must Address the Experiences of Women of Color
by Brianna Wright, Olivia Gunther, and Jinann BitarStudies show that having a diverse academic faculty benefit students, who see themselves and their career aspirations represented, and…
5 Ways the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan Can Help Student Loan Borrowers
Last week, the Biden administration announced that 804,000 borrowers will have over $39 million in federal student debt cancelled…
Segregation Forever: Private Universities Haven’t Leveraged Race-Conscious Admissions to Increase Diversity. What Now?
by Wil Del Pilar, Gabriel Montague, and Sandra PerezThe Supreme Court has banned the use of race-conscious practices in college admissions. However, enrollment at selective public institutions…
Without Affirmative Action, It’s Back to Basics
by Anthony P. Carnevale, Zachary Mabel, and Kathryn Peltier CampbellThis spring, the US Supreme Court is widely expected to ban the consideration of race in college admissions, ending…
Two Cautions for Educators to Consider in the Aftermath of Affirmative Action Decisions
by Liliana M. GarcesAs influential as the U.S. Supreme Court’s forthcoming decisions on affirmative action will be, it’s important to remember that…
A Brief History of Affirmative Action and the Assault on Race-Conscious Admissions
As we await the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard College and Students for…
An Undocumented Student’s Uphill Road to College and Career Success
by Alexa Maqueo ToledoAs a DACA recipient in Tennessee, my higher education journey wasn’t easy. I didn’t qualify for in-state tuition because…
Allowing All Undocumented Students to Get Driver’s and Professional Licenses Would Help Them Thrive
by Ali ProcopioExpanding higher education access for undocumented students isn’t just a matter of lifting restrictions on college enrollment and financial…
Eliminating Barriers to a Higher Education for Undocumented Students Is an Urgent Need
by Christian Penichet-PaulThe United States is home to more than 400,000 undocumented students in higher education, including 181,000 Deferred Action for…
Lack of Access to Child Care Subsidies Is a Barrier to Student-Parent Completion & Success
by Gabriel Montague, Antoinette J. Waller, and Brittani Williams“I make too much to qualify for child care assistance but not enough to afford child care”– a student-father…
Many Determined College Students Are Also Dedicated Parents: A Preview of the Student Parent Affordability Report
The typical image of a college student is a fresh-faced freshman right out of high school, right? But that…
Formerly Incarcerated People Deserve Second Chances. I’m Living Proof.
Last month was Second Chance Month, so I’ve been thinking a lot about the barriers facing justice-involved people and…
