A cookout, hot chocolate bar, painting the Rock, and a celebration on social media are just some of the special events taking place as UT celebrates first-generation college students November 4–8.

As a University of Iowa sophomore and first-generation college student, Kayla Nguyen experiences campus life much differently than many of her peers. Most students have close friends or family to turn to with questions regarding college basics, Nguyen said, but for the first college attendee in a family, figuring out classes, financial decisions, and housing...

After an extensive national search, the Higher Education Consultants Association (HECA) announced that Terry Knaus has been named Executive Director. Knaus will assume his position with HECA on November 11, 2019.

GuideU helps students gain a level of readiness for the college application process as early as eighth grade.

Some wealthy parents are paying up to $400 an hour for SAT and ACT tutoring. Where does this leave low-income students in the college admissions process?

The gift of David and Jane Walentas supports scholarships and fellowships for first-generation students through the Jefferson Scholars Foundation and Darden School of Business.

Scholarship student shares windfall with others needing money for college

Illinois colleges and universities have been under pressure for years from smaller graduating classes, out-of-state competition and changing demographics. Private higher education institutions in the state face the same challenges public schools do, and a couple extra.

New research shows Harvard admissions policies favor the wealthy and privileged.

Race-conscious admissions practices remain necessary in the fight for racial equity in higher education.