Self-fulfilling prophecies of failure can be easy to buy into, especially for someone growing up in the worst of circumstances. Failure, however, was never an option for Carmel Bourjolly. The…
Today, 35 percent of jobs require a Bachelor’s degree or higher. On average, these jobs pay $33,000 annually at the entry level and $61,000 at prime age. But averages are…
Almost 100 percent of community college students surveyed valued these institutions as an “important part of U.S. education system.” This finding, which highlights the recent rise in community college popularity…
The statistics from many community colleges are grim. Only about 39 percent of students who enter the country’s most accessible postsecondary institutions graduate within six years. A quarter of those…
When the mayor of Miami learned that the German Consulate General in Miami wanted to gift a piece of the Berlin Wall to the city, he knew where it ought…
Clear and reliable data are a prerequisite for defining meaningful goals for levels of postsecondary educational attainment and assessing progress toward those goals. Determining whether the number of Americans with…
After years of studies, hard work and dedication, thousands of graduates will cross stages, receive diplomas and shake hands this month at colleges across South Florida. While the majority of…
Here’s a seemingly simple question: How have the educational-attainment rates of various groups of Americans changed over the years? It’s a question with considerable impact. For example, the answer could…
It’s no accident that the competition for the prestigious Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence has been dominated by Florida colleges. The very first prize, awarded in 2011, went to…
Get a group of higher education wonks in the same room talking about public funding and they’re bound to discuss how flattening and declining state investment is hurting students and…