The Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862, endorsed by President Lincoln, established public colleges and expanded access to higher education. This has led to significant advancements, notably in institutions such as the University of California system. However, the current landscape shows a delivery of higher education that is under threat due to the Big, Beautiful Bill and cuts to key programs. First-generation college students particularly benefit from public universities that provide necessary support and mentorship for their growth and success. Additionally, socioeconomic mobility relates more to residential location than to other factors affecting educational achievement.
The Morrill Land-Grant Act of 1862 expanded access to higher education by funding and establishing public colleges and universities, endorsed by President Abraham Lincoln.
Today, the promise of public higher education faces a crisis of affordability and access, furthered by the recent passage of the Big, Beautiful Bill.
As federal support wanes for public higher education, states need to reinvest in public institutions to address widening opportunity gaps.
Socioeconomic mobility is influenced more by residential location than by any other factor, impacting access to higher education and success.
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