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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.

In this Forbes article, Alison Griffin discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic will change the way students access career and experiential learning opportunities. Griffin cites the CEW report “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements through 2020.”

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.

In this University Business article, David Brond and Elizabeth Cohen share five enrollment messages that colleges should share with families and students to help reduce anxiety over safety, cost, and return on investment. Brond and Cohen cite the CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”

In this Forbes article, Michael T. Nietzel writes about how some colleges are introducing integrative experiences and immersive programs in the humanities to better prepare students for more productive careers. Nietzel cites the CEW report “ROI of Liberal Arts Colleges.”

Scott Carlson writes for the Chronicle of Higher Education about the importance of academic advising in higher education to ensure student success. Carlson mentions CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.

In this Quartz article, Ana Campoy and Dan Kopf write about the wide gaps in salaries between Black and White Americans in the country's highest-paying jobs. Campoy and Kopf quote CEW Director of Research Jeff Strohl and cite the findings of the CEW report "The Unequal Race for Good Jobs."

In this Inside Higher Ed op-ed, CEW Director Anthony Carnevale discusses the shift toward test-optional admissions. Dr. Carnevale says that promoting equity in college admissions must include more than eliminating standardized testing requirements.

In this Business Insider article, Hayden Field discusses how working remotely may be the perfect opportunity to build new professional skills like communication, time management, productivity, and conscientiousness. Field quotes Assistant Research Professor and Research Economist Megan Fasules.

Eboo Patel writes for Inside Higher Ed about his radical proposal to fix the inequities in elite higher education and the workforce. Patel cites “How Higher Ed Can Stop Affirmative Action for Rich White People” by “The Merit Myth” authors Anthony Carnevale, Peter Schmidt, and Jeff Strohl.