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Olin College President Steps Down Amid Financial Strain, Latest in String of Higher Ed Leadership Exits

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Once known for its innovative tuition-free model, Olin College began scaling back its generous financial aid programs in 2010. By 2026, merit scholarships will be reduced to $10,000 annually, a move aimed at ensuring long-term sustainability.

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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

This is so much more than a traditional real estate project or campus housing development—it’s a statement about what higher education can be for all of us – those who attend our schools and those who do not,” said Dr. Michael J. In 2010, In 2010, the college converted its football field into a farm.

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Are free tuition programs really helping students?

University Business

States with free-tuition or “last-dollar” scholarship programs prior to 2024 have seen stronger application and enrollment numbers. However, erasing college tuition and related frees does not equate to a free education. must invest in supporting these students to ensure that higher education can deliver on its promise.

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Integrating Community Engagement into her Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

López is an educator whose purpose is not just to teach but to support students. Her career as a teacher and an administrator spans middle school, high school, and now higher education. One of López’s examinations centered on media representation of the DREAM Act of 2010. Dr. Ruth M.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Outreach efforts include education on financial aid options, including grants, scholarships and aid for undocumented students.

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Internshala offers paid internships for overseas students

The PIE News

Founded in 2010 by IIT Madras alumnus, Sarvesh Agarwal, Internshala’s foray into international education comes after years of finding success in helping college students and freshers kick-start their careers in India. The post Internshala offers paid internships for overseas students appeared first on The PIE News.

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Report: Latinos Essential to Growing STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

workforce participation growth between 2010-2020, the report noted. increase in undergrad engineering enrollment rates from 2010 (9.1%) to 2021 (15.8%). Graduate students’ needs are focused on financing their education and financial support for conference travel. Encourage research and scholarship on U.S. of the U.S.