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New accountability framework will help ensure higher education provides strong outcomes for all students
Pursuing a college degree or credential should translate to increased earnings and greater social mobility. But unfortunately, some programs consistently…

Responsible Use of Admissions Data Can Expand College Opportunity. The Proposed New Federal Collection Risks the Opposite.
On August 7, the White House issued a Presidential Memo calling for greater transparency in higher education admissions, and soon…

Who is Included When We Say First-Generation? A conversation with Dr. Robert Toutkoushian
As students across the country begin or continue their studies this fall, colleges will once again celebrate, serve, and support…

August 5, 2024
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Senate Appropriators (Again) Direct Department of Education to Keep Vital Student Aid Study Intact

July 23, 2024
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Updates to Decades-Old Federal Standards for Race, Ethnicity Data Will Change How Students are Counted

July 1, 2024
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Legacy Looms Large in College Admissions, Perpetuating Inequities in College Access

May 1, 2024
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Supporting the Whole Student Through Holistic Advising: Reflections on ED’s Raise The Bar Summit

April 25, 2024
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Investing in Student Success: IHEP’s Federal Funding Priorities for FY25

March 21, 2024
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Celebrating Success: 2024 federal funding bill keeps National Postsecondary Student Aid Study data collection intact

January 9, 2024
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Free College Programs in New Mexico and Arizona Can Help More Students Receive an Economic Return from Higher Education

December 20, 2023
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A Year of Impact for IHEP

December 18, 2023
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How strong institutional partnerships serve transfer students well. Reflections on ED’s Raise The Bar Summit

November 30, 2023
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