Peer mentors aid in college retention effortsFirst-year retention is crucial; peer mentorship for underrepresented students is effective.
Facing Legal Threats, Colleges Back Off From Race-Based ProgramsThe Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program (MSROP) significantly impacts underrepresented students' academic journeys, providing essential skills and mentorship.
Conservative group sues to open up McNair Scholars programThe Young America's Foundation challenges the constitutionality of race-based criteria for the McNair scholarship program.
Peer mentors aid in college retention effortsFirst-year retention is crucial; peer mentorship for underrepresented students is effective.
Facing Legal Threats, Colleges Back Off From Race-Based ProgramsThe Multicultural Summer Research Opportunities Program (MSROP) significantly impacts underrepresented students' academic journeys, providing essential skills and mentorship.
Conservative group sues to open up McNair Scholars programThe Young America's Foundation challenges the constitutionality of race-based criteria for the McNair scholarship program.
Connecting minority students with private scholarshipsTargeted outreach efforts by Common App and Scholarship America increased scholarship applications and awards for underrepresented students.