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February 11, 2021

US Colleges Push Biden on Student Aid But Overlook Their Own Role

In this Times Higher Education article, Paul Basken discusses how US colleges have struggled to make progress on economic diversity. Basken quotes CEW’s Associate Director Martin Van Der Werf on class and racial diversity in higher education.

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February 10, 2021

Why Tuition-Free College May Devalue Degrees and Deepen Class Divides

In this University Business article, Kimberlee Johnson explains the possible enrollment effects of implementing a tuition-free college plan. Johnson cites the CEW report “The Enrollment Effects of Clinton’s Free College Proposal.”

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February 8, 2021

Merit and Equity for 4-Year College Enrollments

In this Inside Higher Ed op-ed, Don Hossler discusses the future of measuring merit and equity in college admissions. Hossler cites “The Merit Myth” written by CEW authors Anthony Carnevale, Peter Schmidt, and Jeff Strohl.

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February 3, 2021

Virtual Panel Explores Findings From Community College Student Engagement Report

Sarah Wood writes for Diverse Issues in Higher Education about community college students who work for pay while enrolled in classes. Wood quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.

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February 1, 2021

What’s That College Degree Worth — $2 Million or $248,000?

In this Chicago Tribune article, Carla Fried discusses the CEW searchable database of 4,500 colleges and universities that shows their return on investment. Fried cites the CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”

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January 25, 2021

A Threat to Private Colleges?

Kery Murakami writes for Inside Higher Ed about how Biden’s free-college plan may increase overall enrollment in higher education but decrease enrollment in private colleges and universities. Murakami cites the CEW report “The Dollars and Sense of Free College” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.

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January 22, 2021

Experts Weigh in on Biden’s Support of $10,000 in Student Debt Forgiveness

In this CNBC article, Abigail Johnson Hess discusses the benefits of Joe Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan and the political probability of it becoming a reality. Hess cites the CEW report “The Dollars and Sense of Free College.”

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January 19, 2021

COVID-19 Plus the Recession is Leading to Decreased Enrollment

In this Diverse Issues in Higher Education article, Lois Elfman discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic recession have impacted students’ postsecondary plans. Elfman quotes CEW Research Economist Megan Fasules and cites the CEW blog post “When Back to School Meets Stay at Home.”

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January 14, 2021

How Covid Enrollment Compares to Past Recessions

In this University Business article, Matt Zalaznick compares today’s college enrollment during the pandemic to enrollment during past recessions. Zalaznick cites the blog post “When Back to School Meets Stay at Home” by CEW Director Anthony Carnevale and CEW Research Economist Megan Fasules.

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January 14, 2021

Great Recession Graduates: Where Are They Now?

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.

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January 12, 2021

A Road Already Traveled

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.”

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January 11, 2021

Toward a Better Approach to Calculating the ROI of College

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.”

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January 11, 2021

A ‘Fauci Effect?’

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.

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January 8, 2021

A Failure to Educate

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.”

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December 30, 2020

Yahoo Finance’s Favorite Business Books of 2020

“The Merit Myth” by CEW authors Anthony Carnevale, Peter Schmidt, and Jeff Strohl was named one of Yahoo Finance’s favorite business books of 2020.

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December 30, 2020

100 Colleges With the Best ROI

In this Stacker article, Meagan Drillinger uses data from the CEW report “A First Try at ROI” to compile a list of the 100 colleges with the best return on investment.

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December 30, 2020

The Pros and Cons of Working While in College

In this US News & World Report article, Emma Kerr discusses how working a part-time job in college can be beneficial to students’ careers. Kerr cites CEW report “Balancing Work and Learning.”

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December 29, 2020

Is College Worth the Cost? Pros vs. Cons

Kat Tretina writes for Forbes about the costs and benefits of attending college. Tretina cites CEW reports “Five Rules of the College and Career Game” and “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements through 2020.”

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December 25, 2020

Shopping for a Major? Detailed Salary Info Shows Which Majors Pay Off

In this Hechinger Report article, Jon Marcus discusses how the pandemic may cause parents and students to pay closer attention to the long-term financial returns of a college education. Marcus cites the recent CEW report “Buyer Beware” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.

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December 18, 2020

Does Insistence On College Degrees Overlook Those With On-the-Job Skills?

In this Atlanta Journal-Constitution article, Maureen Downey writes about how the push for educational credentials limits upward mobility to those with college degrees. Downey cites CEW report “Born to Win, Schooled to Lose” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.

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December 18, 2020

FAFSA Filings Are Off to a Slow Start. Can Colleges Reverse the Trend?

Joy Resmovits writes for Education Dive about how fewer students have completed the FAFSA this year. Resmovits quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about how COVID-19 may have a powerful effect on undergraduate enrollment.

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December 18, 2020

The Least for Those Who Need It Most

David Leonhardt writes for the New York Times about how the funding gaps in higher education exacerbate racial and economic inequality. Leonhardt quotes CEW Director of Research Jeff Strohl.

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December 16, 2020

How Your College Choice Can Affect Job Prospects

In this US News & World Report article, Emma Kerr writes about how college choice can affect career earnings. Kerr quotes CEW’s Martin Van Der Werf and cites the recent CEW report “Buyer Beware.”

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December 9, 2020

What Betsy DeVos Gets Wrong About Free College

In this Forbes article, Wesley Whistle writes about the recent CEW report, "The Dollars and Sense of Free College."

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December 9, 2020

Labor Economist: How to Highlight In-Demand Skills on Your Resume

Gili Malinsky writes for Grow about the top five competencies from CEW's latest report, "Workplace Basics," and how job applicants can highlight these in-demand competencies on their resumes.

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December 4, 2020

How to Raise Rural Enrollment in Higher Education? Go Local

In this Hechinger Report article, Laura Pappano writes about the challenges that students in rural areas face when they attempt to pursue college. Pappano cites the CEW report "Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs."

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December 3, 2020

New Approaches to Assessing Institutional Effectiveness

In this Inside Higher Ed article, Steven Mintz writes about research on the role of higher education in economic mobility, citing the CEW report "The Economic Value of College Majors."

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November 30, 2020

The College Crusade of Rhode Island Aims to Save Students from the ‘Gap Trap’

Edward Fitzpatrick writes for the Boston Globe about the challenges that recent high school graduates are facing amid the Covid-19 pandemic. Fitzpatrick cites CEW research on the earnings premiums associated with more education.

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November 27, 2020

New Study: Jobs That Pay Well Require More Than Degrees

In this column for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Maureen Downey writes about the recent CEW report, "Workplace Basics."

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November 27, 2020

Report: Latinx Students More Adverse to Student Loan Debt

Sara Weissman writes for Diverse Issues in Higher Ed about a new report on students' aversion to taking on debt. Weissman cites CEW research on Latino students' graduation rates.

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November 24, 2020

US Colleges Need Help, But Biden May Not Be Able to Deliver

CEW Director Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale writes in an op-ed for Times Higher Education about the politics of higher education amid the transition to a new presidential administration.

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November 22, 2020

2.3 Million High-Paying, High-Growth Jobs: How to Plan Career Success in 2020

Madison Hoff quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale in this article for Business Insider.

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November 21, 2020

The 5 Skills and Abilities Employers Value Most—and That Can Help You Earn More Money at Work

In this article for Grow, Gili Malinsky writes about the latest CEW report, "Workplace Basics," and how workers can take advantage of the report's findings to earn more.

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November 21, 2020

The Myth of Merit Based Education

In this episode of "Life Examined" from KCRW, Jonathan Bastian speaks with CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale about his book "The Merit Myth."

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November 20, 2020

More People with Bachelor’s Degrees Go Back to School to Learn Skilled Trades

In this Hechinger Report article, Jon Marcus cites the recent CEW report, "Buyer Beware."

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November 20, 2020

Report Examines Competencies Needed to Succeed in Workforce

In this Diverse Issues in Higher Ed article, Dynahlee Padilla writes about the recent CEW report, "Workplace Basics." Padilla quotes report authors Anthony P. Carnevale and Megan Fasules.

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November 20, 2020

Survey: 45% of Student Loan Borrowers Unsure They Can Pay

Anna Helhoski writes for NerdWallet about how great of a financial burden student loan debt has become for many Americans.

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November 20, 2020

Here Are the Five Soft Skills Employers Demand Most

In this University Business article, Matt Zalaznick writes about the recent CEW report, "Workplace Basics."

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November 20, 2020

Is College Worth It? Decoding New Approaches to Calculating ROI

In this Ed Surge article, Nick Ducoff writes about the financial return on investment that graduates get from their degrees. Ducoff cites CEW reports including "The College Payoff" and "A First Try at ROI."

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November 19, 2020

Skills Such as Leadership Valued in All Jobs and Can Mean Higher Earnings

Ramona Schindelheim writes for WorkingNation about the recent CEW report, "Workplace Basics," and quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale.

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November 17, 2020

When Career Advancement Feels Impossible

In this Inside Higher Ed article, Elizabeth Redden writes about new polling data that shows many Americans feel stuck professionally. Redden quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale about the lack of career counseling available to American workers.

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November 16, 2020

The $2 Trillion Question: How to Spend on Education for the Future

Greg Ip and Benoit Morenne write for the Wall Street Journal about how education and training funds should be allocated in the future. They cite CEW data on current and projected US spending on education and training.

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November 15, 2020

The Failed Promise of Education

In this Axios article, Erica Pandey writes about the inequities in America's education system. Pandey quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale about the research from the report "Born to Win, Schooled to Lose."

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November 12, 2020

Here’s What Could Sidetrack Biden’s K-12 Goals

Matt Zalaznick writes for District Administration about Biden's K-12 education plan. Zalaznick quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale about the importance of career counseling.

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November 12, 2020

Why Biden’s Ed Agenda Prioritizes Community Colleges

In this University Business article, Matt Zalaznick writes about Biden's agenda for higher education. Zalaznick quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale about what's missing from Biden's plan: career counseling.

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November 11, 2020

Speculation Over Biden’s Education Secretary

Kery Murakami writes for Inside Higher Ed about the potential candidates for Biden's education secretary. Murakami cites CEW research on the large population of students who are working while learning.

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November 10, 2020

How a Philly Union Program Can Make Biden’s Wow to ‘Build Back Better’ a Reality

In this op-ed for WHYY, Joe Ashdale writes in support of Biden's plan to put Americans to work in infrastructure jobs. Ashdale cites the CEW report "The Overlooked Value of Certificates and Associate's Degrees."

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November 9, 2020

Memo to Joe Biden: There Is NO ‘Free’ College

In this Forbes article, Richard Vedder writes about the cost of "free" college. Vedder cites the recent CEW report, "The Dollars and Sense of Free College."

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November 7, 2020

US College Students on Covid Gap Years Are Taking Big Financial Risks

Julia Fanzeres writes for Bloomberg about the risk that many young people are taking by delaying college during the pandemic.

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November 7, 2020

President Biden: Don’t Sacrifice Higher Education Outcomes at the Altar of Access

In this Forbes article, Ryan Craig writes about potential pitfalls of a free-college program. Craig cites the recent CEW report, "The Dollars and Sense of Free College."

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