When Opera Meets Autism

http://www.wnyc.org/story/opera-meets-autism

Amanda Aronczyk

Mary Harris

WNYC

23 February 2016

Radio / Over 15 Minutes

A neuropsychologist and opera singer teamed up to create a form of vocal training for people on the autism spectrum.

Supporting First-Generation Students

http://breakingground.wamu.org/supporting-first-gen-students

Kavitha Cardoza

American University Radio (WAMU)

1 August 2014

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Today, the Posse Foundation selects 700 students from 10 cities and sends them in groups of 10 to colleges all over the country, creating networks of support to help them succeed. Most are low-income students of color and the first to go to college in their families.

‘A National Admissions Office' for Low-Income Strivers

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/16/upshot/a-national-admissions-office-for-low-income-strivers.html

David Leonhardt

The New York Times

16 September 2014

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Attending college is not always a given option for gifted teenagers from less-than-wealthy backgrounds. National organization QuestBridge creates a way for low-income and minority high-achieving students to go to their dream colleges free of cost.

Can a College That's Notorious for Sexual Assault Reform Itself?

http://nationswell.com/one-in-four-university-of-virginia-reform-campus-culture

Chris Peak

NationSwell

24 March 2016

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At the University of Virginia, the all-male peer education group One in Four works to create new standards surrounding sexual violence against women.

International Students Find the American Dream ... in Flint

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/11/01/education/edlife/international-students-find-the-american-dream-in-flint.html

Gordon Young

The New York Times

27 October 2015

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International students and the city of Flint, Michigan, have an imperfect but beneficial relationship. The city is a cheap and accommodating place for students to get their foot in the U.S., and the students bring their business; thus, boosting the desperate economy.

College Rape Prevention Program Proves a Rare Success

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/12/health/college-rape-prevention-program-proves-a-rare-success.html?action=click&contentCollection=U.S.&module=RelatedCoverage&pgtype=article&region=EndOfArticle&_r=0

Jan Hoffman

The New York Times

10 June 2015

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Sexual violence is a serious hazard on college campuses - by some estimates, one in five female students are raped, and women tend to be at the greatest risk during their first year on campus. But a program that trained first-year female college students at various Canadian colleges to avoid rape substantially lowered their risk of being sexually assaulted, a rare success against a problem that has been resistant to many prevention efforts.

In Rwanda, Building a “University in a Box”

https://medium.com/bright/in-rwanda-building-a-university-in-a-box-a6202ff37aae

Wyatt Orme

Tik Root

Bright Magazine

4 May 2015

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Kepler University in Rwanda reduces the cost of a university education by hiring teachers based on their willingness to innovate — not necessarily their expertise — and by blending online and in-classroom learning. Students receive the equivalent of a college diploma and job training in order to facilitate a possible rise out of poverty.

Improving Economic Diversity at the Better Colleges

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/02/05/improving-economic-diversity-at-the-better-colleges

Peg Tyre

The New York Times

5 February 2014

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Students with low-income that attend public schools can find themselves locked in a system that prevents them from getting into the best colleges, from being unable to afford tuition, to not having the ambition, to not knowing a school that would welcome them. Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA targets high-performing low-income students. The college provides outreach to high school students in poor communities, financial aid to low-income families, summer workshops, and on-site advising and academic support.

New CSU Program Gives Ex-Convicts Support to Earn College Degrees

http://ww2.kqed.org/news/2016/07/06/new-csu-program-gives-ex-convicts-support-to-earn-college-degrees

Adolfo Guzman-Lopez

KQED

6 July 2016

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Project Rebound will create an office where formerly incarcerated students can receive tutoring, counseling on academics and financial aid. Seven California State University campuses are busy this summer putting the finishing touches on this program.

Investing in Energy Efficiency Pays Off

http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/02/06/investing-in-energy-efficiency-pays-off

David Bornstein

The New York Times

6 February 2015

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Retrofitting buildings for energy conservation in the United States could save $1 trillion over a decade, reduce American greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent, and create employment across the country. Many universities and other institutions are creating green investment funds to sustain projects that enhance efficiency.