Media Mentions

In this CNBC article, AJ Hess references the CEW report “Women Can’t Win” and quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith on the racial wealth gap.

Rick Hess cites the CEW report “The Economic Value of College Majors” in an interview for Education Week.

Chris Burt writes for University Business about the latest CEW report, “Mission Not Accomplished.”

Sarah Matusek writes for Christian Science Monitor about the proliferation of job openings for recent graduates. Matusek quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith about how the career outlook for recent grads has improved this year.

In this Quartz article, Michelle Cheng writes about college students’ dramatic shift toward careers in healthcare or science. Cheng cites the CEW report “The Economic Value of College Majors.”

CEW’s Anthony Carnevale and Jeff Strohl write for Higher Learning Advocates about inequality in the higher education system.

Andrea Noble writes for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about a workforce training program in Rhode Island. Noble quotes CEW’s Artem Gulish.

Jeanna Smialek and David McCabe write for the New York Times about how teenagers are rapidly finding employment and higher wages. Smialek and McCabe quote CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about why the boom for young adults might be short-lived.

In this Yahoo Finance article, Aarthi Swaminathan discusses the perceived and actual income boost from earning a college degree. Swaminathan cites the CEW report “The Cost of Economic and Racial Injustice in Postsecondary Education.”

Martha C. White writes for NBC News about the impacts of decreasing financial support for unemployed Americans. White quotes CEW Director of Research Jeff Strohl about COVID-19 and child care.

In this Quartz article, Michelle Cheng writes about declining enrollment at community colleges. Cheng cites the CEW report “The Overlooked Value Of Certificates And Associate’s Degrees.”

In this CNN op-ed, Joanna Mikulski and Molly Dillon discuss investing federal aid in women to help them re-enter the workforce. Mikulski and Dillon cite the CEW report “15 Million Infrastructure Jobs.”

Meghan McCarty Carino writes for Marketplace about the economic disparities between workers with different levels of education. Carino quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about inequities in higher education.

Debra West writes for The 74 about women’s pandemic job losses. West quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith about the long-term implications of women leaving the workforce.

In this Yahoo Finance article, Aarthi Swaminathan writes about the benefits of investing in postsecondary equity. Swaminathan cites the CEW report “The Cost of Economic and Racial Injustice in Postsecondary Education” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about the effect of economic and racial justice on public finances.

Ryan Craig writes for Forbes about the Biden administration’s plans to make community college free. Craig cites the CEW report “The Dollars and Sense of Free College.”

In this Times Higher Education article, Anna McKie discusses digital inequities and approaches for widening access to technology. McKie cites the CEW analysis “When Back to School Meets Stay at Home” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about the negative impact of the pandemic on disadvantaged students.

Asher Lehrer-Small writes for The 74 about the potential benefits of making a college degree more attainable for underserved groups. Lehrer-Small cites the CEW report “The Cost of Economic and Racial Injustice in Postsecondary Education” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about economic and racial justice.

In this University Business article, Chris Burt discusses how to close equity education gaps in the United States. Burt cites the CEW report “The Cost of Economic and Racial Injustice in Postsecondary Education” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale and Director of Research Jeff Strohl. 

Paul Basken writes for Times Higher Education about an effort to rank the economic value of a college education. Basken quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about advising services for students.

In this USA Today article, Chris Quintana writes about the importance of knowing the value of a college degree. Quintana cites the CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”

In this Inside Higher Ed article, Sara Weissman discusses the economic cost of inequalities in higher education. Weissman cites the CEW report ”The Cost of Economic and Racial Injustice in Postsecondary Education” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale, Senior Editor/Writer and Postsecondary Specialist Kathryn Peltier Campell, and Senior Policy Strategist Artem Gulish.

Jillian Berman writes for MarketWatch about the economic impact of inequality in higher education. Berman cites the CEW report ”The Cost of Economic and Racial Injustice in Postsecondary Education” and quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about the systemic barriers to achieving equity.

In this Forbes article, Heather E. McGowan discusses human capital and how income inequality inhibits economic growth. McGowan cites the CEW report “Born to Win, Schooled to Lose.”

In this NBC News article, Martha C. White discusses the many gaps in America’s economic recovery. White quotes CEW Director of Research Jeff Strohl about how COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact on Americans with lower levels of education.

Maureen Downey writes for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about eliminating college admissions exams. Downey quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about the advantages that wealthy and connected students have in elite college admissions.

Jeff Mason writes for Reuters about Biden’s push for wealthy Americans and corporations to help fund free community college and other benefits for workers. Mason cites the CEW report “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020.”  

In this Forbes article, Allison Dulin Salisbury discusses how investing in upskilling, reskilling, and advancement helps promote diversity in company leadership. Dulin Salisbury cites the CEW report “College is Just the Beginning.”

Adam Edelman writes for NBC News about Biden’s claims on the types of jobs that will be created under his infrastructure plan. Edelman quotes the CEW report “15 Million Infrstructure Jobs.”

Angelo Fichera, D’Angelo Gore, Eugene Kiely, and Robert Farley write for USA Today about Biden’s claims during his first joint address to Congress. Fichera, Gore, Kiely, and Farley cite the CEW report “15 Million Infrstructure Jobs.”

In this NPR article, Kirk Carapezza discusses how some employers are no longer requiring a college degree. Carapezza quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about college credentials in the labor market.

This CNN article fact-checks Biden’s claims on the economy, immigration, and education in his first speech to Congress. CNN staff cite the CEW report “15 Million Infrstructure Jobs.”

In this Inside Higher Ed op-ed, Debra Humphreys writes about the misleading language in describing only certain credentials as “skills based.” Humphreys cites the CEW report “The Overlooked Value of Certificates and Associate’s Degrees.”

Olivia Sanchez writes for the Hechinger Report about three proposals that would transform the Pell grant. Sanchez quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale about expanding Pell grant dollars to include short-term credential programs.

Elisabeth Buchwald writes for MarketWatch about the ways in which Biden’s infrastructure plan could help women join the traditionally male-dominated field. Buchwald quotes CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith about the challenges that women face in today’s economy.

This USA Today op-ed discusses the broad categories that are included under Biden’s infrastructure plan. The Editorial Board cites the CEW report “15 Million Infrastructure Jobs.”

Anna Helhoski writes for NerdWallet about the consequences of postponing earning a college degree. Helhoski quotes CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole about how virtual learning likely will impact the next generation.

Michelle Fox writes for CNBC about how many young people are struggling to find jobs even as the economy recovers. Fox quotes CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith on the current state of the economy.

In this NPR interview with CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith, Noel King discusses how Biden’s infrastructure plan expands on the traditional definition of infrastructure and would affect women as well as men.

In this Yahoo Finance interview with CEW’s Chief Economist Nicole Smith, Zack Guzman and Akiko Fujita discuss Biden’s infrastructure plan and the effect it will have on blue-collar jobs. Guzman and Fujita cite the CEW report “15 Million Infrastructure Jobs.”