Penn GSE News Archive
Turning university prestige into something students value
In this op-ed, Matthew Hartley ponders how prestigious (and pricey) colleges can justify their course costs.
UW-Madison students of color seek sensitivity
“Students are starting to see that some of the assurances made to them [by university administrators] are not real,” says Shaun Harper.
What success looks like for a student athlete
This feature cites Shaun Harper's study on the black male graduation gap for college student-athletes.
Should Everyone Go to College?
Shaun Harper comments on some unintended consequences of pushing all students toward college.
As college prices soar, poorest students fall further behind
New reports from IRHE and Penn AHEAD are cited in this article on the cost of college.
Maryland colleges rank among the most affordable in the country, but that’s changing
In response to her new study, Joni Finney comments on college affordability in Maryland and Virginia.
Barack Obama free community college plan backed by $100m funding
Laura Perna says the President's plan signals that "the jobs being created in the US economy now largely require some college education. Not necessarily a degree from a four-year institution. But definitely more than a high school diploma."
