For Black and Latinx students, Covid threatens enrollment rates
11/16/2020 - 15:14
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College enrollment rates among underrepresented students were on the rise against all odds, but then came a global pandemic.
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College enrollment rates among underrepresented students were on the rise against all odds, but then came a global pandemic.
Los estudiantes internacionales pagan el precio de la pandemia
07/07/2020 - 11:33
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Según el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas, los estudiantes internacionales que asistan a universidades sólo en línea en otoño tendrán que volver a sus países de origen.
International students pay the price of the pandemic
07/07/2020 - 11:17
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In a statement by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement on Monday, international students attending online-only universities in the Fall will need to go back to their home countries.
AL DÍA conversa con una presidente: La Dra. Julie E. Wollman de Widener
09/18/2019 - 09:00
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El 3 de julio, la presidente de Widener visitó AL DÍA para conversar sobre sus experiencias como la primera mujer presidente de la universidad, y sus esfuerzos con relación a la inclusión.
AL DÍA sits down with a president: Widener's Julie E. Wollman
09/18/2019 - 09:00
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On July 3, Widener’s 10th president visited AL DÍA to discuss her experiences as the university’s first female president, and her efforts of inclusion on campus.
¿Qué está haciendo la educación superior para cerrar la brecha de la diversidad en los campus?
05/01/2019 - 13:55
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La Universidad de Temple se está quedando atrás en el reclutamiento de estudiantes latinos, con solo el 6.9% de su población estudiantil, mientras que el Colegio Comunitario de Filadelfia está atascado en el 14.8%. La población latina de Filadelfia se acerca rápidamente al 20%.
What is Higher Education doing to close the Diversity gap in campuses?
04/26/2019 - 16:02
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Temple University is lagging behind in the recruitment of Latino students, with only 6.9% of its total student population, while the Community College of Philadelphia is stuck at 14.8%. Philadelphia’s Latino population is fast approaching 20%.
Education without documents: the challenge of the immigrant
02/07/2019 - 11:25
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These are the most frequent obstacles faced by undocumented immigrants when it comes to accessing higher education in the United States.
Una llamada a la accion para mejorar el acceso a la educación superior en PA
02/06/2019 - 18:04
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El secretario del Departamento de Educación de Pensilvania, Pedro Rivera, hizo énfasis en la necesidad de que más residentes del estado tengan acceso a la educación superior.
A call to action for greater higher ed access in PA
02/06/2019 - 18:01
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Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Pedro Rivera made the case for ensuring that more Pennsylvanians have access to higher education throughout the state.
El hambre no debería ser parte de la experiencia universitaria
12/05/2018 - 10:53
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Samantha Retamar, coordinadora de comunicaciones en Philabundance, reflexiona sobre su lucha con la inseguridad alimentaria cuando era una estudiante universitaria.
Hunger should not be a part of the college experience
12/05/2018 - 10:26
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Samantha Retamar, communications coordinator at Philabundance, reflects on her struggle with food insecurity as a college student.
Tesorero Joe Torsella: La educación propulsa el sueño americano
08/08/2018 - 10:55
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El tesorero Joe Torsella, guardián electo de las reservas de Pensilvania, se ha embarcado en una misión: promover la educación superior por todo el estado.
Treasurer Joe Torsella: Education propels the American dream
07/30/2018 - 15:36
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In addition to educational initiatives such as the PA 529 Program, AL DÍA News caught up with Treasurer Torsella on his concerns about the state of retirement savings in Pennsylvania, as well as his office’s role in supporting Pennsylvanians with disabilities and reuniting unclaimed property with owners.
Working for a diploma — without documents
06/08/2018 - 12:36
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An undocumented student at La Salle shares her fight to achieve a higher education degree.
La lucha por obtener un diploma - sin documentos
06/08/2018 - 12:24
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Una estudiante indocumentada de La Salle nos cuenta sus problemas para poder finalizar un grado de educación superior.
Chilean university president to visit AL DÍA
05/15/2018 - 09:40
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Dr. Ignacio Sánchez is in Philadelphia to receive an honorary degree from Drexel College of Medicine at the school's commencement on Friday.
Estudiantes de Filadelfia se comprometieron a ir a la universidad
05/10/2018 - 10:54
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En ocasión del Día de las Inscripciones a la Universidad, celebrado en Filadelfia el pasado 2 de mayo, Michelle Obama y un elenco artistas aplaudieron a los estudiantes de la región que se han comprometido a cursar estudios superiores cuando se gradúen de la escuela secundaria.
Michelle Obama celebrates college-bound students in Philadelphia — and gives advice for the next step
05/04/2018 - 19:18
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At the largest ever College Signing Day celebration, Michelle Obama and a star-studded cast cheered on Philadelphia students who are committed to attending degree programs following their high school graduation — and talked about how to navigate college once there.
Amplifying Latino voices in academia
03/08/2018 - 15:26
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The HSI Pathways to the Professoriate program is supporting Latino students from across the country in pursuing doctoral degrees and entering the professoriate.
Local higher ed institutions, students call for DACA protection
02/26/2018 - 14:38
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A panel at the Community College of Philadelphia and one Cabrini University class’s trip to D.C. are a few examples of the role of local higher education and college students in DACA advocacy.
How can higher education institutions support DACA students?
02/08/2018 - 17:06
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Local community organizers and university officials outline some of the steps colleges and universities can take to support undocumented students and DACA recipients from enrollment to graduation.
(Un)teaching racism in classrooms across the country
01/26/2018 - 12:51
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Teachers, schools need to discuss Trump's racist language, educators say.
Higher education associations condemn “xenophobic and sometimes racist mentality” exposed in DACA discussions
01/25/2018 - 10:46
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Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, other organizations urge congressional action on DACA, call out language used against immigrants in discussions
Books, not borders says Cabrini University
01/24/2018 - 12:07
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The Radnor, PA university aims to increase international student enrollment and support in their 2020 strategic plan.