Canada aims to woo international students

The number of college and university students studying internationally has grown more than fourfold since 1975 — and Canada wants a larger share of that market.

Top universities face accusations of discrimination

Report shows entry bar is higher for state-school students and ethnic minorities than for their privately educated peers.

Twitter and Facebook navigate underserved students through the college process

Facebook and Twitter were initially used at higher education institutions mainly to connect students to one another. The presence of social media soon grew to become a part of institutions’ business strategies. Through tailored marketing, recruitment and public relations strategies, social networks advertised a school’s presence. Now, each site’s ability to lure social interaction between prospective students and administration has begun the process of enabling a rather effortless transition for college students, particularly underrepresented students.

Latinos in higher education, bridging the attainment gap

Almost nine out of 10 young Latinos agree that higher education is the path to success, yet only one out of five plans to pursue a college degree. These numbers have a strong impact in every aspect of the country’s future, from economic to political outcomes and from the domestic labor market to competing in a global economy.