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Transforming Transfer at Selective Colleges and Universities

September 1, 2022
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Strengthening transfer pathways

August 18, 2022
Source: Journal of College Admissions
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Collaboration of 50 Colleges and Universities Address Educational Equity

August 16, 2022
Source: INSIGHT into Diversity
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College of the Holy Cross eliminates $60 application fee for Worcester Public School students

August 10, 2022
Source: MassLive
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Nine Ways to Elevate First-Generation Student Support

July 29, 2022
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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First in the Family Make Their Mark in College

July 19, 2022
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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How small colleges can be leaders on first-generation student success

July 11, 2022
Source: University Business
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Top-Ranking Colleges and Universities Focus on Transfer Students as One Key to Increasing Diversity

June 27, 2022
Source: INSIGHT into Diversity
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Some Welcome Attention to Transfer

May 9, 2022
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Inside elite transfer admissions: From community college to U-Va.

May 5, 2022
Source: Washington Post
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UD Sinclair Academy: Program provides students more affordable pathway to University of Dayton degree

April 25, 2022
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Centre College receives a $10 million gift

April 22, 2022
Source: The Lane Report
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Saint Mary’s college receives Kessler Scholars grant

April 15, 2022
Source: 95.3 MNC
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Two $1 million gifts boost scholarship opportunities for students

April 13, 2022
Source: Dayton Business Journal
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Two $1M donations will help students through Sinclair, UD program

April 13, 2022
Source: Dayton Daily News
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Washington University in St. Louis To Launch Scholars Program for First-Gen STEM Students

April 13, 2022
Source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
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Saint Mary’s receives $1 million Kessler Scholars grant for first-gen students

April 13, 2022
Source: Notre Dame Observer
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More than $2M given towards UD Sinclair Academy

April 12, 2022
Source: WDTN News
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Two $1M donations will help students through Sinclair, UD program

April 12, 2022
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Connecting Promise Programs to Community College Transfer

April 5, 2022
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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How Amherst College Became a Champion for Community College Transfer Students

March 24, 2022
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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From Community College to Highly Selective Institutions: Bridging the Transfer Gap

October 21, 2021
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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U. administration seeks to address lack of middle-income applicants

October 8, 2021
Source: Brown Daily Herald
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Washington University Is Going Need-Blind In Admissions

October 6, 2021
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Washington University in St. Louis to Boost Financial Aid by $1 Billion

October 5, 2021
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The Edge: What Keeps Low-Income Students Enrolled

September 8, 2021
Source: Chronicle of Higher Education
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Aid Offers Deter Students Unless Better Designed

August 27, 2021
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Summer Institute convenes 28 colleges working toward a more equitable future

August 6, 2021
Source: Georgetown University
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Vanderbilt extends ATI partnership on education access, affordability

July 15, 2021
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Increased Pell Grant Student Enrollment Exemplifies George Mason University’s Commitment To Access

July 12, 2021
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Yale recognized for fast growth of lower-income student population

July 7, 2021
Source: Yale University News
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Washington University in St. Louis recommits to American Talent Initiative

July 6, 2021
Source: The Source
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U-M reaffirms commitment to enroll, support lower-income students

July 3, 2021
Source: University of Michigan Record
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Colby Expands Opportunities for Lower-Income Students by 72 Percent

July 1, 2021
Source: Colby College News
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SBU Leads Campaign to Increase Low-Income Student Enrollment

July 1, 2021
Source: Stony Brook University News
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University of Dayton renews commitment to serve lower income students

June 30, 2021
Source: WDTN News
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American Talent Initiative studies Virginia Tech efforts to advance inclusive educational practices

June 3, 2021
Source: Augusta Free Press
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Princeton Gets $20 Million From Bloomberg Philanthropies Toward Diversity

April 19, 2021
Source: Wall Street Journal
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The Real College Admissions Scandal

March 31, 2021
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Before Choosing a College, Make Sure It Will Exist in 10 Years

December 18, 2020
Source: Money
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New Research Makes the Case for More Student Veteran Enrollment

December 4, 2020
Source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
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Veterans and COVID-19

December 1, 2020
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Promoting veteran student success at Ohio State

November 9, 2020
Source: University Business
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How Rutgers helps faculty talk to student veterans

November 9, 2020
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How Columbia commits to student veteran success

November 9, 2020
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Which U.S. Colleges are the Most Diverse?

September 17, 2020
Source: The Wall Street Journal
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Can Top Colleges Sustain Their Campaign to Enroll Lower-Income Students?

February 25, 2020
Source: Education Dive
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The Momentum On Enrolling 50,000 More Lower-Income College Students Has Slowed – Four Steps For Getting It Back

February 25, 2020
Source: Forbes
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Trinity College Aims for More Inclusive Campus Under a National Program That Seeks to Enroll 50,000 More Students from Low-and Middle-Income Families

February 23, 2020
Source: Eliza Fawcett | Hartford Courant
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Initiative Aimed at Increasing Access for Lower-Income Students is Succeeding, but Results Are Slowing

February 23, 2020
Source: Diverse Education
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Dozens of Colleges Pledged to Enroll More Low-Income Students. So Why Did Their Numbers Go Down?

February 19, 2020
Source: The Chronicle of Higher Education
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Effort to Increase Pell Enrollment Slows

February 19, 2020
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Lessons on Enrolling Low-Income Students

January 2, 2020
Source: The Hechinger Report
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With Bloomberg’s backing, top colleges seek more low-income students

February 7, 2019
Source: The Washington Post
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Selective Colleges Report Gains Enrolling More Low-Income Students

December 19, 2018
Source: Education Week
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American Talent Initiative Makes Strides in Improving Opportunities for Lower-Income Students

December 19, 2018
Source: Diverse Education
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Number of Low-Income Students at Top Colleges Begins to Rise

December 17, 2018
Source: The Wall Street Journal
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What do top colleges have against transfer students?

July 29, 2018
Source: The Washington Post
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Elite Colleges’ Blind Spot: Low-Income and High-Achieving Community College Students

June 27, 2018
Source: EdSurge
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From Community College to a Selective University

June 27, 2018
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Emory, 13 Others Bring List of American Talent Initiative Members to 100

April 18, 2018
Source: Diverse Education
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Princeton, Others Aim to Accept More Low-Income Students

March 1, 2018
Source: The Wall Street Journal
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Ohio State seeks to help more low-income students

December 30, 2017
Source: Ohio State
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Dozens more selective colleges join pledge to add lower-income students

December 23, 2017
Source: The Washington Post
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ATI Commits to Enroll and Support High-Achieving, Low- and Moderate-Income Students

December 13, 2017
Source: Diverse Education
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Low-Income Student Enrollment Campaign Expands

December 11, 2017
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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A Welcome College Diversity Push

December 7, 2017
Source: The New York Times
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Bloomberg-backed Group to Help Poorer Students Graduate From College

March 14, 2017
Source: Bloomberg
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What colleges are doing to recruit more low-income students

March 3, 2017
Source: CNN Money
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Top universities must enroll more low-income students

February 23, 2017
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
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National report recognizes UT for increased support given to low-income students

February 20, 2017
Source: The Daily Texan
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How can wealthy private colleges better serve low-income students?

January 24, 2017
Source: PBS
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The push to help 50,000 more low-income students get degrees

December 19, 2016
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
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Poor Students — Rich Ivies: Seeking Real Diversity at Ivy-Level Colleges

December 15, 2016
Source: The Huffington Post
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American Talent Initiative Seeks to Provide Educational Access for Low-income Students

December 14, 2016
Source: Diverse Education
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The American Dream Is Under Threat. Can Higher Education Save It?

December 14, 2016
Source: Fast Company
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Hopkins, UMD join national alliance to recruit lower-income students

December 13, 2016
Source: The Baltimore Sun
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UNC, Duke, Davidson join pact to help low-income students

December 13, 2016
Source: The News & Observer
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U-M to expand opportunity for talented low- and middle-income students

December 13, 2016
Source: Michigan Live
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Elite Colleges Announce New Push to Recruit Lower-Income Students

December 13, 2016
Source: Education Week
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Looking for Low-Income Students

December 13, 2016
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Selective colleges pledge to recruit more low-income students

December 13, 2016
Source: The Washington Post
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Elite Colleges Announce New Push to Recruit Lower-Income Students

December 13, 2016
Source: Education Week
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Rice, UT join effort to recruit more lower income students

December 12, 2016
Source: Houston Chronicle
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Top colleges look to enroll more low-income students

December 12, 2016
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
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