May 10, 2024
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Karen Weaver analyzes Division III college closures in “Forbes”

Weaver explores the closures of 13 NCAA Division III colleges, linking them to demographic shifts and their severe impact on athletics, while emphasizing the need for sustainable financial strategies.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Higher Education
May 3, 2024
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Laura Perna cites trust issues in the FAFSA overhaul for “The Atlantic”

Perna expresses concerns that the problematic FAFSA rollout could undermine trust in the system and exacerbate the declining college enrollment trends.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Higher Education
April 22, 2024
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College Hall

IES Predoctoral Training Program accepting applications for 2024–2025 academic year

Applications close April 26.

  • Higher Education
April 19, 2024
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Headshots of Kandi Wiens and Gerald Campano

New books by Penn GSE faculty tackle burnout immunity, fostering community-based research

Both books publish April 23 and explore topics deeply important to their authors.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Counseling & Psychology
  • Higher Education
April 16, 2024
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Jobs for the Future Education Practice Leader Joel Vargas

Jobs for the Future leader discusses education–workforce pathways with Penn GSE community

The talk explored the concept of the “Big Blur,” a model that integrates the final years of high school with early college experiences and workforce preparation.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Higher Education
April 12, 2024
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Laura Perna seated at a table outside

Penn GSE affordability expert offers takeaways on the new FAFSA

Vice Provost for Faculty Laura Perna says it is extremely important for students, especially low-income students and first-generation students, to complete the FAFSA as they try to identify ways to pay for college.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Higher Education
April 11, 2024
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“Inside Higher Ed” covers Sade Bonilla’s study linking mental health and student success at community colleges

Bonilla’s collaborative research underlines the critical influence of mental health on the academic persistence of first-time, low-income community college students, advocating for enhanced support systems.

  • Higher Education
April 8, 2024
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Gerald Campano

Penn GSE faculty and students to share expertise at AERA 2024 in Philly

Gerald Campano will also be honored with a lifetime achievement award for his professional achievements and mentorship work.

  • Philadelphia Impact
  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Higher Education
April 2, 2024
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Penn GSE Associate Professor Amalia Daché

With Project SHARPE, Penn GSE’s Daché documents reparations in higher ed

The team has built a database of institutions nationwide documenting schools’ work on reparations and is currently surveying students of African descent from 11 universities over four years about their experiences on campus.

  • Race, Equity & Inclusion
  • Higher Education
March 29, 2024
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Robert Zemsky gives his vision for three-year college programs

Zemsky advocates for a shift to three-year degree programs to combat the rising costs and evolving needs of higher education.

  • Education Policy & Analysis
  • Higher Education

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