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July 14, 2021

Democrat Terry McAuliffe Centers Affordability, Job Access in Plan for Virginia Colleges

In an article from The Washington Post by Lauren Lumpkin, Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe cites a Georgetown CEW report in explaining his platform for expanding higher education funding and access.

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July 12, 2021

Where Do You Move After Selling in a Hot Market? To a Smaller City

This article from NBC News by Martha C. White quotes CEW Research Director Jeffrey Strohl on the dilemma homeowners face when selling in an overheated real estate market.

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June 29, 2021

Is it a Sluggish Labor Market — Or Workers Positioning Themselves for Better Opportunities?

In article for NBC News by Martha C. White, CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith is quoted on the pandemic’s effects on the labor market.

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June 28, 2021

How Community Colleges Can Better Prepare Adult Workers

This article from EdSource by Michael Burke quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on the importance of community college for career training and preparing students for the workforce.

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June 24, 2021

What Does Fair Look Like at America’s Elite Public Schools?

This article from The Christian Science Monitor quotes CEW Director Anthony Carnevale on the racial and class equity issues prevalent throughout American K–12 public schools.

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June 22, 2021

Enrolling More Students at Prestigious Colleges Is a Losing Strategy

This article from the Chronicle of Higher Education by Bob Masa and Bill Conley references findings from the CEW report “A First Try at ROI” to highlight the importance of a college degree for socioeconomic mobility.

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June 22, 2021

The 100 Community Colleges With the Most Bang for Your Buck

A Newsweek article by Karen Johanson uses data from the CEW report “A First Try at ROI” to rank community colleges by the best return on investment.

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June 22, 2021

Redefining Infrastructure Would be a Boon to Women, Lower-Income, and Minority Workers.

In an article for NBC News, Martha White quotes CEW Chief Economist Nicole Smith’s more inclusive definition of infrastructure, and how spending on childcare and eldercare will boost the economy in the long run.

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June 22, 2021

The Best Private Colleges in Every State With the Most Bang for Your Buck.

In an article for Newsweek, Meagan Drillinger references the CEW report “A First Try at ROI '' and quotes CEW Director Anthony P. Carnevale to compare return on investment from colleges across the country.

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June 15, 2021

Engineering Has a Diversity Problem. Colleges Can Help.

In this Chronicle of Higher Education newsletter, Vimal Patel discusses the findings of the latest CEW report, “Mission Not Accomplished,” and its implications for efforts to diversify the engineering field.

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June 14, 2021

Black Women Owe 22% More Debt Than White Women, on Average

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.

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June 10, 2021

An Economist Explains How to Make College Pay

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

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June 9, 2021

Without Change, Engineering Equality May Take 76 Years or More

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

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June 7, 2021

Good News for Grads: Help (Really) Wanted

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.

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June 4, 2021

Nearly Half of All College Students Are Now Considering Careers in Health or Science

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."

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June 2, 2021

The Two-Faced Promise of Higher Education

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

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May 31, 2021

Opinion: One State’s Answer to Unemployment? Retraining Workers

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

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May 30, 2021

The Luckiest Workers in America? Teenagers

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.

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May 22, 2021

Data Highlights the Difference in Perceived and Actual Value of a College Degree in America

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.”

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May 21, 2021

Cutting Unemployment Benefits Won’t Bring Back Workers—But Will Hurt Millions of Families, New Research Finds

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.

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May 19, 2021

Biden Is Pushing Community Colleges Even as Attendance Plummets

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.”

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May 18, 2021

How to Use American Rescue Plan Funds to Invest in Women

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.”

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May 18, 2021

College, Though Out of Reach for Many, Seems Key to Financial Stability

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.

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May 17, 2021

The pandemic forced millions of women out of the workforce. That’s a problem not only for the economy, but their children’s lifelong success

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.

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May 17, 2021

Spending $4 Trillion to Fix Inequities in US Higher Education Would Pay For Itself in 10 Years, Study Argues

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.

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May 14, 2021

Free Community College For Nomadland

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.”

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May 12, 2021

Will Covid Reset How Universities Help Socially Disadvantaged Students?

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.

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May 12, 2021

Inequity in Higher Education Costs US $956 Billion per Year, New Report Reveals

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.

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May 12, 2021

How $6 Trillion Could Help Close Attainment Gap

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. 

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May 12, 2021

Hundreds of US Colleges Not Worth Cost, Says Gates Foundation

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.

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May 12, 2021

What’s a College Degree Worth? New Report Pushes for More Transparency to Close Disparities

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.”

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May 12, 2021

The Cost of Doing Nothing

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.

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May 12, 2021

Inequality in Higher Education Costs the US $965 Billion a Year, Georgetown Research Says

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.

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May 11, 2021

The Future of Work in the Human Capital Era: How We Got Here

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.”

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May 7, 2021

One Year Into the Pandemic, Millions of Jobs Are Still Missing

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.

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May 7, 2021

Looking for Answers on the ACT and SAT

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.

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May 4, 2021

Biden Pushes 17 Years of Free School, Asks Companies and Wealthy to Pay ‘Fair Share’

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.”  

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May 3, 2021

Companies Are Finally Getting Real About Developing Underrepresented Talent

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.”

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April 30, 2021

Fact Check: Biden Says Most Jobs Created Under His Infrastructure Plan Wouldn’t Require a College Degree

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.”

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April 29, 2021

Fact-Check: Biden’s Speech to Congress

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.”

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April 29, 2021

No College, No Problem. Some Employers Drop Degree Requirements to Diversify Staffs

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.

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April 29, 2021

Fact-Checking Biden’s First Joint Address to Congress

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.”

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April 28, 2021

We Must End Either-Or Thinking About Skills

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.”

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April 23, 2021

Pell Changes Could Mean More Eligible Students, More Money, More Programs

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.

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April 19, 2021

‘We’re Still Blazing the Trail’: Joe Biden Wants to Create Millions of Infrastructure Jobs—But Will His Plan Help Women Rejoin the Workforce?

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.

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April 19, 2021

Biden Builds Solid Infrastructure Proposal, But Hard Questions Remain on American Jobs Plan

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.”

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April 15, 2021

College, Interrupted: The Case for Going (Back) to School

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.

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April 15, 2021

Out of Work and Desperate: Here’s What College Graduates are Facing and What They Can Do About It

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.

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April 14, 2021

Infrastructure Plan May Not Help Lift Burden on Women

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.

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April 12, 2021

Economist on Biden’s Infrastructure Plan: ‘This is a Great Opportunity to Reconnect with the Blue-Collar Workforce’

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.”

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