Topic: Pathways to College & Careers

Jose Gonzalez, a first-generation student who started at a community college and successfully transferred to a four-year university, recounts his journey.

Connecting community college students to resources and support early on is crucial for helping them successfully transition to a four-year university, says the head of the Kaplan Educational Foundation.

Interest in short-term credentials is surging but their value is mixed. More research is needed to assess their effectiveness.

A look at how the home states of the presidential and vice-presidential candidates are boosting educational equity and higher-education access.

Jinann Bitar, director of higher education research at EdTrust, recently talked with Aneesh Sohoni, CEO of One Million Degrees (OMD), a leader in bolstering college completion rates and accelerating community college students' economic mobility.

Studies show that having a diverse academic faculty benefit students, who see themselves and their career aspirations represented, and leads to better student outcomes in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and…

As a DACA recipient in Tennessee, my higher education journey wasn’t easy. I didn’t qualify for in-state tuition because my state prohibits undocumented students from accessing it. Never mind that…

Expanding higher education access for undocumented students isn’t just a matter of lifting restrictions on college enrollment and financial aid. To help undocumented students reach their full potential, states should…