Media Mentions
April 16, 2019
Some Americans Still Doubt Women’s Emotional Suitability for Politics, According to Study
In this CBS News article, Emily Tillett writes about the recent CEW analysis "May the Best Woman Win?" Tillett quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith to explain how bias against women in politics could affect their chances of election.
April 16, 2019
Education Level ‘Strongly Predicts’ Degree of Bias Against Women in Politics, New Survey Shows
In this article from The 74, Laura Fay writes about persistent bias against women in politics. Fay cites the CEW report "May the Best Woman Win?" and quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith to explain how this bias relates to education level.
April 3, 2019
What If The Future of Work Starts with High School?
In this Forbes article, Heather E. McGowan writes that we must reimagine high school education to include more training. McGowan cites the CEW reports "Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020" and "America's Divided Recovery" to explain the predicted shortage of workers.
April 2, 2019
8 Economists on What People Don’t Understand About the Gender Pay Gap—and If It Can Actually Be Closed
In this CNBC article, Abigail Hess writes that many people underestimate the gender pay gap and possible solutions to closing the gender pay gap. Hess cites CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith explaining the overstated impact of childcare and flexibility on the gender pay gap.
April 2, 2019
Here’s How Much Men and Women Earn at Every Age
In this CNBC article, Kathleen Elkins compares the growth in pay for men and women over time. Elkins cites the CEW report "Women Can't Win" to offer ways that women can close the gender pay gap.
April 2, 2019
College Students of the Future Could Get Their Career Prep From Private Companies, Not Universities
In this MarketWatch article, Jillian Berman writes about how private companies are filling in the gaps where universities fall short on career preparation. Berman quotes CEW Director Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale explaining changing demands on higher education.
March 26, 2019
The Revolution Is Upon Us
In this Inside Higher Ed op-ed, CEW Director Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale writes about how President Trump's recent executive order's focus on program-level outcomes has the potential to fundamentally disrupt higher education.
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March 19, 2019
Education Leaders Laud Some White House HEA Principles
In this Diverse Issues in Higher Education article, LaMont Jones writes about the White House’s priorities for the Higher Education Act as Congress works toward reauthorization. Jones quotes CEW Director Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale on the changes some proposals would bring in transparency and accountability at the program level in higher education.
March 19, 2019
The Admissions System Is Worse Than Broken. It’s Fixed.
In an op-ed published in The Washington Post, CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale explores how higher education is not a meritocracy, but a system that favors already privileged students. "As is true with most aspects of American society," he writes, "it is better to be rich than smart."
March 18, 2019
Presidential Hopefuls Are Pushing Free College Back Into the Spotlight. But What Does ‘Free’ Mean, Anyway?
Katherine Mangan writes in the Chronicle of Higher Education that even the meaning of “free” is hard to pin down when it comes to presidential candidates’ college-affordability proposals. Mangan uses data from the CEW report “Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020” to explain how changing education and training requirements have motivated these proposals.
March 14, 2019
Does Attending an Elite School Mean You’ll Earn More Money?
In this USA Today article, Zlati Meyer weighs the benefits of a degree from an elite college. Meyer quotes CEW Director Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, who said the advantages of attending an elite college can disappear after just four years of working.
March 11, 2019
5 Ideas for Change in Higher Ed From SXSW EDU
In this Education Dive article, Hallie Busta lists five ideas for improving higher ed, including increasing career service offerings and online degree options. Busta cites the CEW report "Learning While Earning: The New Normal" to show that one-fifth of today's full-time students are also working full time.
March 10, 2019
Here’s How to Get the Job You Really Want
In this CNBC article, Sharon Epperson and Jessica Dickler explain what skills are necessary in today's workforce. Epperson and Dickler cite the CEW report "STEM" to explain the high demand for workers in science and technology occupations.
March 7, 2019
How to Get an Internship in College
In this US News article, Josh Moody explains why college students should complete an internship early — and how they can use it to get ahead. Moody cites the CEW report "The College Payoff."
March 4, 2019
Great Jobs for English Majors
In this U.S. News article, Rebecca Koenig details great jobs for English majors from teacher to lawyer. Koenig cites the CEW report "Economic Value of College Majors" to compare the median earnings of English majors against that of all other majors.
March 4, 2019
The Sweet Spot on Free College: Why 14 is the New 12
In this Washington Post op-ed, CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale explains how politicians can navigate the free college debate — by declaring that 14 years of education is the new 12. He argues that this solution would set the expectation for all students to pursue some kind of education or training beyond high school.
February 28, 2019
The Bridge Between Jobs and the Labor Skills Gap is Education
In this Philadelphia Inquirer article, Gene Barr and Maurice Flurie explain the need to focus on workforce development. Barr and Flurie cite the CEW report "Good Jobs that Pay Without a BA" to suggest options for students following high school.
February 27, 2019
At Arizona State, Big Lectures Are History
In this Wall Street Journal article, Douglas Belkin reports on changes in teaching at Arizona State University, which has seen a steady increase in its graduation rate in recent years. Belkin quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale.
February 19, 2019
5 higher ed leaders tapped for Trump’s new workforce advisory board
In this Education Dive article, Hallie Busta writes about the five higher education leaders who have been appointed to the President's new American Workforce Policy Advisory Board. Busta uses information from the CEW report, "Good Jobs That Pay without a BA."
February 15, 2019
What’s Keeping Girls From Translating ‘Soft Skills’ Superiority Into STEM Field Success?
In this Forbes article, David Cantor writes about how the overall gains for women in STEM do not reflect the fact that women comprise about half of the college-educated workforce. Cantor quotes Nicole Smith, chief economist at CEW.
February 15, 2019
Mandy Moore is reportedly one of many people whose career was hurt by an abusive relationship
In this MarketWatch article, Nicole Lyn Pesce writes about the impact of the emotional abuse that Mandy Moore has suffered on her career. Pesce uses information from the CEW report, "The College Payoff."
February 13, 2019
Why it costs colleges far more to educate a physicist or teacher than an English major
In this MarketWatch article, Jillian Berman writes about the cost to colleges of teaching different subjects. Berman quotes Martin Van Der Werf, the associate director of editorial and post-secondary policy at CEW.
February 10, 2019
Given soaring costs, can students work their way through college?
In this AJC article, Maureen Downey writes about the soaring price of a college degree. Downey uses information from the CEW report, "Balancing Work and Learning: Implications for Low-Income Students."
February 7, 2019
When a college degree is no longer a ticket to the middle class
In this Hechinger Report article, Caroline Preston discusses if a college degree still paves the way to the middle class. Preston uses information from the CEW report, "The Economic Value of College Majors" and quotes Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, director of CEW.
January 31, 2019
How do schools train for a workplace that doesn’t exist yet?
In this Hechinger Report article, Caroline Preston discusses how schools should prepare students for the future workforce. Preston quotes Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, director of CEW.
January 31, 2019
Free College Idea Hinges on Merger With K-12
In this Inside Higher Ed article, Ashley A. Smith discusses the proposal from a Chicago mayoral candidate to offer free community college by merging the system with K-12. Smith uses information from the CEW report, "Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020."
January 31, 2019
Half of Endowment Spending Supports Financial Aid
In this U.S. News article, Lauren Camera discusses how colleges need to do more to support student scholarships. Camera quotes Martin Van Der Werf, associate director of editorial and postsecondary policy at CEW.
January 29, 2019
This key federal program to help prisoners get an education was stopped in 1994. It’s time to bring it back
In this Fast Company article, Eillie Anzilotti writes about how part of the Pell Grant program used to fund prisoners getting a college degree and how activists are calling for its reinstatement. Anzilotti pulls from the CEW report, "Recovery: Job Growth and Education Requirements Through 2020."
January 25, 2019
Expanding HOPE would help Georgia expand its middle-skills workforce
In this Atlanta Journal Constitution article, Melissa Johnson discusses the need for more workers to fill middle-skills jobs. Johnson uses information from the CEW report, "Good Jobs That Pay: A State-By-State Analysis."
January 24, 2019
We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fix our labor market
In this Washington Post article, Greg Case and Julie Sweet write about how the U.S. currently has more job openings than unemployed individuals to fill them. Case and Sweet use information from the CEW report, "America's Divided Recovery: College Haves and Have-Nots."
January 24, 2019
4 ways colleges can make career prep ‘unavoidable’ for students
In this Education Dive article, James Paterson writes about how universities can revamp their career services. Paterson uses information from the CEW report, "Career Pathways: Five Ways to Connect College and Careers" and quotes Tanya Garcia, associate director of postsecondary policy research at CEW.
January 22, 2019
Is This Higher Education’s Golden Age?
In this Chronicle of Higher Education article, Steven Brint writes about the prominence of American universities in public life. Brint uses information from the CEW report, "The Economic Value of College Majors."
January 15, 2019
US Study: Many Good Jobs Exist for High School Graduates
In this VOA article, Bryan Lynn discusses good job opportunities for people with only a high school education. Lynn uses information from the CEW report, "Good Jobs That Pay without a BA."
January 14, 2019
Ethical College Admissions: Does it Matter Where You Go to College?
In this Inside Higher Ed article, Jim Jump discusses the debate surrounding the importance of where you go to college. Jump quotes Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, director of CEW.
January 14, 2019
Best US Jobs That Don’t Require College Degree
In this VOA article, Dora Mekouar writes about promising job opportunities for high school graduates. Mekouar uses information from the CEW report, "Good Jobs That Pay without a BA."
January 7, 2019
Relevance Rules: Students in the Workplace Keep Industry and Academia on the Cutting Edge
In this Forbes article, Patricia Alex discusses how students bring a fresh perspective to organizations. Alex quotes Dr. Anthony P. Carnevale, director of CEW.