Daily Lumina News 072022

As some small historically Black colleges and universities struggle with declining enrollment, several campus leaders are starting to recruit more students from different backgrounds.
That’s sparking concerns from HBCU alumni and others who fear an erasure of the institutions’ traditions and history. Today, those conversations are happening amid a fresh appreciation for the role of HBCUs in the college landscape. What should a Black college look like in 2022?

After two years of dismal news around completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form and college enrollment, the high school class of 2022 finally provides some encouragement.
In this interview, Bill DeBaun of the National College Attainment Network offers insight on the boost in FAFSA completion numbers this year.

Some people without student loan debt describe debt forgiveness as a handout. Others say they are not against the idea of student loan relief, but hope it will go to the people struggling the most.
Many experts, however, say any form of student loan forgiveness does little to address today's college affordability crisis and how much people must pay for higher education.

As abortion-banning state laws take effect following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, university health centers across the United States are now faced with trying to figure out their rights and responsibilities when counseling students.
Another issue is also adding to the confusion: In some states, it's unclear whether individuals could be prosecuted for helping pregnant students get the resources they need to obtain an abortion, including transportation or funding.

Transitioning from a diverse high school in Boston to Union College in upstate New York—which enrolls about one-quarter students of color who may also be part of the one-quarter who are first-generation students—was a culture shock for Ashley German Soto.
While first-generation college students’ backgrounds and challenges are unique to the individual, they tend to have high expectations and multifaceted post-graduation goals—plus complex support needs.

Many metrics in higher education assess an institution by measuring recruitment, admission, enrollment, and degree completion.
But Excelencia in Education, an organization that works to increase the success of Latino students, is asking institutions to consider one more metric: What happens to students after graduation?