In this MarketWatch op-ed, CEW’s Anthony Carnevale, Jeff Strohl, and Peter Schmidt draw on their new book, “The Merit Myth,” to advocate policy changes that will make room for more…
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In this EdSource article, Ashley A. Smith discusses the effects of the coronavirus on employment and explores future options for new graduates and current students. Smith quotes CEW’s Nicole Smith.
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In this Forbes article, Alison Griffin shares her interview with Michael Collins about the relationship between higher education, career preparation, and employment opportunities. Collins cites CEW report “The College Payoff.”
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In this Yahoo! News article, Jennifer Calonia discusses the findings of CEW report “The Economic Value of College Majors.”
Kevin Mahnken writes for The 74 Million about how the coronavirus pandemic has devastated the workers with the least education. Mahnken quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith about the effects…
Liz Wellen writes for the Hechinger Report about the challenges that students who are also parents face amid the coronavirus pandemic. Wellen quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith.
In this Inside Higher Ed article, Emma Whitford discusses how the pandemic is affecting workers and industries based on a survey from the Strada Education Network. Whitford quotes CEW Chief…
In this Real Clear Education article, Andrew Gillen breaks down the debate over the value of a college degree. Gillen mentions CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.
In this KMUW article, Stephan Bisaha writes about how the coronavirus pandemic has devastated the aviation industry—and, as a result, hurt the job prospects of students in hands-on training programs…
In this Quartz article, Michelle Cheng writes about how students switched their majors in favor of job-oriented majors following the 2008 recession. Cheng quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith on…
Emma Kerr writes for US News and World Report about the US colleges and universities that offer their students the best returns on investment. Kerr cites the CEW reports “A…
In this piece in The Evolllution, Nan Travers discusses innovation in higher education. Travers cites CEW reports “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements through 2020” and “The Unequal Race for…
In this New Yorker article, Masha Gessen explores how the coronavirus pandemic has caused stakeholders in higher education to question its purpose. Gessen cites CEW report “The College Payoff.”
In this Business Insider article, Marguerite Ward discusses inequality in education. Ward cites CEW report “The College Payoff.”
In this Seattle Times article, Katherine Long and Steve Miletich explore the possible economic futures of graduating students. Long and Miletich quote CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith on the division…
In this Hechinger Report article, Meredith Kolodner discusses how remote learning has already created challenges for low-income students, including additional expenses and the likelihood of a lower starting salary. Kolodner…
Katherine Mangan writes for the Chronicle of Higher Education about how the pandemic has put job training programs on hold. Mangan quotes CEW Senior Analyst Michael Quinn on how these…
In this article for the Chronicle of Higher Education, Christopher Newfield discusses the benefits of a free college model in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Newfield quotes CEW Director Anthony…
In this article for The 74, Richard Whitmire writes about how college shutdowns affect the most systematically disadvantaged students. Whitmire cites CEW report “Balancing Work and Learning.”
In this Orlando Sentinel article, Annie Martin discusses how the coronavirus will affect job prospects for graduating students. Martin quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on how the pandemic will affect…
Sean Teehan writes for the Hartford Business Journal about the potential long-term impact of coronavirus on higher education. Teehan quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on how the pandemic will raise…
In an article for Diverse Issues in Higher Education, Sara Weissman discusses the differences between Sanders’ and Biden’s approaches to student loan debt. Weissman quotes CEW Assistant Research Professor Jenna…
Anna Helhoski writes for the Associated Press about the inequities in higher ed financial aid. Helhoski quotes CEW’s Martin Van Der Werf on how financial aid is often awarded with…
In this Forbes piece, Richard Whitmire discusses the effect of college closures on socioeconomically disadvantaged students. Whitmire cites CEW report “Balancing Work and Learning.”
In this Times Higher Education article, Paul Basken explores Biden’s proposed higher education policy. Basken quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.
Martha C. White writes for NBC News about the federal government’s response to the economic fallout from coronavirus and quotes CEW Director of Research Jeff Strohl.
Janet Lorin writes for Bloomberg about the uncertain job market that this year’s MBA graduates face. Lorin quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale on alternatives to seeking a job that…
In this Hechinger Report article, Delece Smith-Barrow writes about a renewed push in Congress to fund apprenticeships. She quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale on why apprenticeships lead to good…
In this EdSurge article, Michael Horn discusses the value of math competency in today’s workforce. Horn quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on the percentage of US jobs that require competency…
In this Barron’s article, Stanley Litow explores the intersection of business and higher education. Litow quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale.
In this VOA article, the VOA Student Union discusses racial inequities in graduation rates and other markers of college success. VOA quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale and cites CEW report…
Natalie Schwartz writes for Education Dive about why many college graduates wish they had chosen a different major. Schwartz cites a recent CEW report and quotes Associate Director of Editorial…
In this Forbes article, Wesley Whistle discusses the payoff of certificate programs. Whistle cites CEW report “Certificates: Gateway to Gainful Employment and College Degrees.”
This graphic from the New York Times illustrates the main findings from the CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”
In this Times Higher Education article, Paul Basken discusses Michael Bloomberg’s plan for postsecondary education policy. Basken quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on the significance of job-specific training.
In this Washington Post article, Daniel Markovits reviews the book “The New Class War: Saving Democracy From the Managerial Elite” by Michael Lind. Markovits mentions CEW Director Anthony Carnevale and…
In this Hechinger Report article, Laura Perna explores the value of Pell Grants and correlating graduation rates. Perna cites CEW report “Three Educational Pathways to Good Jobs.”
In this WHYY piece, Avi Wolfman-Arent discusses the payoff of the Delaware County Technical Schools Practical Nursing Program. Wolfman-Arent cites CEW report “A First Try at ROI” and quotes CEW…
In this University Business article, Nariman Farvardin discusses the difference in ROI across institutions and disciplines. Farvardin cites CEW report “A First Try at ROI.”
In this article for The Chronicle of Higher Education, Jeffrey J. Selingo discusses how higher education needs to evolve. Selingo cites CEW report “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements through…