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Legacy Admissions Hit Historic Low as More States Ban Practice at U.S. Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Legacy preferences in college admissions have plummeted to their lowest recorded level, with just 24% of four-year colleges still considering family alumni status in admissions decisions, according to a comprehensive new report from Education Reform Now. In 24 states, no public colleges provide legacy preferences at all.

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Historic Black Church Eliminates Student Debt for SAU Seniors

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The university had initially informed the entire graduating class that students with unpaid tuition balances could not participate in the commencement ceremony. The connection between SAU and Alfred Street was nurtured by SAU alumni Gilbert and Carolyn Knowles, who are members of the church.

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Alumni Gift $25M to UCLA Department of History

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The University of California Los Angeles has become the benefactor of a $25 million gift from Meyer Luskin and his wife, Renee, both UCLA alumni. We believe the study of history is vital in creating informed participants in a vibrant democratic society,” said Meyer Luskin, president, CEO, and chairman of Scope Industries.

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Alumni Influence to Facilitate Diversity Starts With a One-Dollar Donation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Harvey Nevertheless, some of these alumni maintain various levels of contact with their alma maters – ranging from attending reunion events, to regularly reviewing materials they receive from the college or university, to making monetary donations they hope will help produce a more inclusive atmosphere for current and future generations.

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Don’t Just Witness History; Seize the Opportunity to Shape It

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Second, HBCU students, alumni, families and communities across the country must come together to rally for HBCUs. We must demand support for these institutions at legislative sessions and town halls. Together, we must hold our country’s leaders accountable and demand equity in education.

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

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One of the first 10 questions that a student encounters in the FAFSA is ‘Who is your parent or guardian and what is their income information?’ Demographic information about the recipients was not available. The Minnesota State system is seeing a 7% increase in enrollment. The state’s FAFSA filing rate is up 11% from last year.

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How universities can foster soft skills to prepare career-ready graduates

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Here are several strategies, informed by organizational psychology and current best practices, that universities and professors can implement Integrate soft skills into the curriculum Dont leave soft skill development to chance; bake it into coursework. Alumni engagement is another powerful tool.

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