From 66% in 1996 to 53% in 2020, the proportion of first-gen college students is shrinking. But this isn’t a signal to slow down—it's a reminder that equity work is far from over.

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New AP data shows what many feared: the rollback of affirmative action is leading to a sharp decline in Black student representation at elite institutions. Harvard, Columbia, Princeton, and Caltech all saw enrollment drops—some by half.

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In 14 states, there isn’t a single affordable bachelor’s degree program for low-income students. That’s not access. That’s a barrier.

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Inside Higher Ed on X: "Student Success | Course Shutouts Impede Student Outcomes New research from @LifeAtPurdue suggests that students who are unable to enroll in STEM courses their first semester are pushed out of those majors. https://t.co/rKQVq3wqZS https://t.co/b5YCMMCTTg" / X Student Success | Course Shutouts Impede Student Outcomes New research from @LifeAtPurdue suggests that students who are unable to enroll in STEM courses their first semester are pushed out of those majors. https://t.co/rKQVq3wqZS https://t.co/b5YCMMCTTg

What if course registration wasn’t a roadblock to success? The latest research in this @insidehighered.com article shows how a simple schedule conflict can alter a student’s future. x.com/insidehigher...

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