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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — QuestBridge recently named Skidmore College one of their newest college partners. A national nonprofit based in Palo Alto, California, QuestBridge connects the nation’s most exceptional youth from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further life opportunities. Cornell University is also joining as a partner. “At Skidmore, we are […]

Attracting new students to enroll in two- and four-year colleges is a struggle that’s going to get even harder as the population of graduating high school seniors takes a dive off the so-called “enrollment cliff” in the next few years. But SUNY is optimistic it can boost enrollment on its 64 campuses across the state, according to a 72-page progress report released earlier this month.

Valdez-Yeager was instrumental in the creation of the Riverside Art Museum’s Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art and Culture. Her legacy "is one of respect and purpose," said actor and arts collector Cheech Marin.

The Cherokee believe that all we are asked to do in this "Great Life" is to take care of each other and all of Creation and to leave this place

Assembly Speaker used his power to force UW system changes on diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

MADISON, Wis. -- The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents will take another look at a deal with state legislators that would unlock funding for the school system in exchange

Colleagues: As you know, the Assembly Speaker has, very publicly, held up UW legislative priorities and pay plan increases for Universities of Wisconsin employees, over concerns raised by his caucus and constituents across Wisconsin. Today’s agreement reflects what we believe is in the best interest of our public universities and all Wisconsinites to find a...

Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.

MADISON, Wis. -- The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Saturday rejected a deal from the Republican-led state Legislature that would provide funding for the school system in exchange

This essay was originally published as part of the Center on Reinventing Public Education’s 2023 “State of the American Student” report. As part of the effort, CRPE asked 14 experts from various sectors to offer up examples of innovations, solutions or possible paths forward as education leaders navigate the current crisis. (See all the perspectives) […]