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Centre College Bolsters First-Generation Student Success Through Cohort Scholarship Programs

May 5, 2022
Through initiatives like the Grissom Scholarship Program, Centre College has become a nationally recognized leader in supporting first-generation students.
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Hope College President Matt Scogin: A “Pay-It-Forward” Model for Funding Higher Education

April 19, 2022
President Matt Scogin provides an in-depth look at Hope Forward, a pay-it-forward approach to funding higher education.
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How to Be a Cornerman for Community College Transfer Students

December 8, 2021
Amherst College's associate dean of admission offers insights from a 10+ year focus on expanding the community college transfer pipeline.
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Incorporating Equity into Fall Reopening Plans

August 25, 2020
Earlier this summer, Ithaka S+R began aggregating colleges’ plans for re-opening campuses in Fall 2020...
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Engaging and Supporting Prospective Students

August 3, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the typical college admissions experience.
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COVID-19: Incorporating the Student Perspective into Institutional Decision-Making

April 9, 2020
Over the past month, higher education has faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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