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Emma Whitford writes for Inside Higher Ed about the current situations of students who earned bachelor’s degrees during the recession in 2007 and 2008. Whitford quotes CEW Director of Research Jeff Strohl.

Lorraine Wollert and Catherine Boudreau write for Politico about President-elect Joe Biden’s plans to stimulate job growth by spending on sustainable infrastructure and clean energy. Wollert and Boudreau cite the CEW report “America’s Divided Recovery.”

In this Inside Higher Ed op-ed, Nick Ducoff discusses the different approaches to calculating the return on investment of college and how they can be improved in the future. Ducoff cites the CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”

In this Inside Higher Ed article, Lilah Burke discusses possibilities for why students are showing more interest in health-related education this year. Burke quotes CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith on the economic outlook of healthcare jobs.

Colleen Flaherty writes for Inside Higher Ed about the capitol riots and the role higher education plays in confronting important issues. Flaherty mentions CEW Director Anthony Carnevale and cites the CEW report “The Role of Education in Taming Authoritarian Attitudes.”

In this Washington Monthly article, Daniel Block writes about how STEM academic departments can attract and retain more Black students by introducing themes of social justice into their curriculums. Block quotes CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith about the importance of considering career prospects when choosing a major.

Allyson Waller writes for the New York Times about the ways college students are making money amid the pandemic. When traditional college jobs were no longer an option, students turned to the digital economy and invented new ways to pay the bills. Waller cites the CEW report “Balancing Work and Learning.”

In this Business Insider article, Madison Hoff lists 24 colleges that give students the best return on investment based on post-grad salary and tuition figures. Hoff cites the CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”

In this Inside Higher Ed op-ed, Debra Humphreys lists three things educational leaders should consider as they work to restructure higher education and learning during a pandemic. Humphreyes cites the CEW report “The Overlooked Value of Certificates and Associate’s Degrees” and mentions CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.

Anne Kim writes for Washington Monthly about the book “The Merit Myth” written by CEW authors. Kim outlines the book’s discussion on the inequities of the higher education system and how college admissions tend to favor White and wealthy applicants.