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Bursting the Idea of the ‘Campus Bubble’
A new book says the diverse experiences of Harvard undergrads during the COVID-19 pandemic carry larger lessons for higher ed—namely that the off-campus lives of low-income students deeply affect their lives on campus.
Success Program Launch: Wraparound 2-Year Program for First-Gen Learners
Boston College established a two-year residential college for low-income, first-generation students, which equips them with college readiness prep and experiential learning.
Otter AI Catches Yale Researchers Insulting Interviewee
Why Some Selective M.F.A. Programs Are Going Tuition-Free
Some M.F.A. programs at Juilliard and the University of Southern California, among others, won’t charge tuition starting next fall. But will it expand access to the arts?
Faces of the FAFSA Fiasco
The botched rollout of the new federal aid form is more than just a policy failure. It’s a human crisis. Inside Higher Ed’s “Faces of the FAFSA Fiasco” tells the story of the students behind the numbers.
Training Future Doctors to Be Health Equity Advocates
Many doctors don’t address the nonmedical social conditions that determine patients’ health outcomes. A growing number of medical schools are focused on changing that.
Is Financial Aid the New Affirmative Action?
Many highly selective colleges are pumping up their financial aid offerings. With race-conscious admissions out of the picture, it may be their best bet for diversity.
Report: Exploring the Differences in First-Gen Demographics
New data from Common App evaluates definitions of first-generation students and the impact any parental education can have.