Laurie Arnston

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Three Easy Tax Fixes That Would Help Students Succeed

1 week ago | higheredtoday.org | Steven L. Bloom |Jack Nicholson |Laurie Arnston

As Congress works on a sweeping rewrite of the tax code, students and families across the country are watching—and hoping this moment leads to real change that will increase access to higher education. The conversation in Washington will likely center on what to keep, what to cut, and how to fit higher education into the massive, complex puzzle that is the U.S. tax code.
The State of Student Mental Health at HBCUs

1 week ago | higheredtoday.org | Laurie Arnston

Title: Flourishing: Bolstering the Mental Health of Students at HBCUs and PBIsSource: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)Student mental health is often a chief concern for university administrations and faculty alike, with institutions working to develop strong mental health resources for students. Mental health concerns, however, can vary drastically from student to student, requiring dynamic responses to support the ever-changing challenges students face.
How Major Restrictions Silently Reshape Student Pathways

1 week ago | higheredtoday.org | Laurie Arnston

Title: The Invisible Barrier: How Restrictions on Majors Influence Career PathsSource: Strada Education FoundationAuthor: Nichole Torpey-Saboe and Akua Amankwah-AyehWhen university departments face increasing demand, many implement additional entry requirements. But this seemingly reasonable practice has far-reaching consequences for equity and workforce development, according to new research from Strada Education Foundation surveying recent college graduates.
The Net Price of College Is Falling for Most Students

2 weeks ago | higheredtoday.org | Laurie Arnston

Title: College Prices Are Falling for Everyone (Almost)Source: Brookings InstitutionAuthor: Phillip LevineNew research from the Brookings Institution reveals a surprising truth: inflation-adjusted college prices have fallen for most students over the past five years. Phillip Levine’s analysis examines what students actually pay—the net price after financial aid—rather than the sticker prices that dominate media coverage.
State Dashboards Help Students See Higher Education’s Long-Term Value

3 weeks ago | higheredtoday.org | Laurie Arnston

Title: Bridging Education and Opportunity: Exploring the ROI of Higher Education and Workforce DevelopmentAuthor: Paula NazarioSource: HCM StrategistsNew insights from HCM Strategists highlight how continued state investments in higher education are creating pathways to economic mobility, with the majority of degree programs delivering increased earnings and a solid return on investment (ROI).
More Pell Grant Recipients Enrolling at Top-Tier Universities

3 weeks ago | higheredtoday.org | Laurie Arnston

Title: Achieving Greater Socioeconomic Diversity at Highly Endowed Colleges and UniversitiesAuthor: Phillip LevineSource: Brookings InstitutionSince the 2014-15 academic year, the share of students receiving a Pell Grant at institutions with large endowments (over $250,000 and $500,000 per full-time equivalent student, respectively) has increased.
Republican Voters Value Higher Education. Here Are Their Priorities.

1 month ago | higheredtoday.org | Laurie Arnston

Title: What do Republican Voters Want on Higher Education? Author: Ben CecilSource: Third WayDuring the budgetary process that recently concluded, Congress considered substantial funding cuts to numerous areas, including higher education. Republican voters, however, may not view heavy cuts to higher education favorably.
For Parenting Students, Campus Support Bolsters Outcomes

1 month ago | higheredtoday.org | Laurie Arnston

Title: Pillars of Support: Results from an Evaluation of the Parenting Students Project at Austin Community CollegeAuthors: May Helena Plumb and Paige-Erin WheelerSource: Trellis StrategiesA new report from Trellis Strategies evaluates the impact of the Parenting Students Project (PSP) at Austin Community College (ACC), highlighting the challenges student parents face and the program’s efforts to support them.
Building Infrastructure for Non-Degree Credentials

1 month ago | higheredtoday.org | Laurie Arnston

Title: A Global Review of Non-degree Credential Quality Frameworks: Matching Aspirations to Available DataAuthors: Kyle Albert and Thomas WekoSource: George Washington University (GWU) Program on Skills, Credentials & Workforce Policy (PSCWP)With the continued increase of alternative, non-degree credentials, education and professional stakeholders have developed quality frameworks meant to guide these credentials.
Policy Proposals Lack Clarity About How to Evaluate Graduates’ Additional Degrees

1 month ago | higheredtoday.org | Laurie Arnston

Title: Accounting for Additional Credentials in Postsecondary Earnings DataAuthors: Jason Delisle, Jason Cohn, and Bryan CookSource: The Urban InstituteAs policymakers across both parties consider how to evaluate postsecondary outcomes and earnings data, the authors of a new brief from the Urban Institute pose a major question: How should students who earn multiple credentials be included in data collection for the college that awarded their first degree?