Topic: Pathways to College & Careers

How One Texas College Uses Effective Data-Driven Strategies to Support Student-Parents

article-cropped March 27, 2025 by Andrea Thurston, Sabreyna Reese

Student-parents have complicated lives. The College of Health Care Professions is meeting them where they are

Community College Students Take to the Capitol

article-cropped February 21, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas

On February 3rd, more than 800 students from across Texas gathered for Community College Day

Texas Community College Student Advisory Council Members Take the Stage at Higher EDge 2024

article-cropped January 24, 2025 by EdTrust in Texas

Current and former community college students from the SAC delegation shared their higher ed perspectives and experiences with state leaders at a recent conference in Austin.

Getting To & Through College: Jose Gonzalez

article-cropped January 22, 2025 by Gabriela Montell

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

What Community College Transfer Students Need to Succeed

article-cropped January 08, 2025 by Nolvia Delgado

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.

Understanding the Full Cost of Short-Term Credentials

files November 19, 2024 by Jinann Bitar, Sandra Perez, Sabreyna Reese, Mia Elliott

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

How the Candidates’ Home States Are Bolstering College Access, Affordability, and Success

article-cropped October 30, 2024 by Kyla Hurns

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

Profile in Education Equity: Aneesh Sohoni, CEO, One Million Degrees

article-cropped April 29, 2024 by Jinann Bitar

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.

Why STEM Equity Must Address the Experiences of Women of Color

article-cropped July 24, 2023 by Brianna Wright, Olivia Gunther, Jinann Bitar

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…