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fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Now worth $34 billion, MacKenzie Scott once needed her college roommate's help with a $1,000 loan: 'That's just what you do for friends' | Fortune

MacKenzie Scott funded her former roommate's Funding U to support last-gap loans for low-income students, reflecting her focus on equity, higher education, and economic security.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago

Colleges Must Pursue All Legal Paths for Diversity (opinion)

Standardized test scores and GPAs never tell the whole story. Median family income, access to Advanced Placement courses, local crime rates and other key indicators help admissions officers see the full picture and provide crucial context to help identify high-achieving students from disadvantaged communities. These are students whom universities might otherwise overlook. Tools that give context level the playing field-not by lowering standards, but by lifting students up according to their merit and the obstacles they have overcome.
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