Writer: Eleana Teran 2 min read November 2022— Low-income and minority students currently face systemic barriers to higher education access and post-graduate success, and while these disparities are not new, reports show they are widening fast. In a report published earlier this year by the Pell Institute and PennAHEAD, the
2 min read November 2022 — Invest: spoke with Julio Frenk, president of the University of Miami, who discussed how the institution is implementing a number of innovations, from academic incubators to cost-saving scholarships. “We will continue to be efficient and sustainable so that money is never a barrier for
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read November 2022 — With the selection of South Jersey Transit Partners to provide engineering and professional services in the development of the Glassboro-Camden light rail line, Invest: examines where the project is today and what remains to be done. The project, which was initially
Writer: Joshua Andino 2 min read October 2022 — While the Queen City continues to lead in many aspects, a key draw for families and the businesses relocating to the area remains the region’s premier education ecosystem. With both public and private offerings available at the secondary, undergraduate, and graduate
Writer: Liz Palmer 2 min read August 2022 — As the education sector digests President Joe Biden’s decision to move forward with federal student loan forgiveness, a handful of other opportunities for affordability are also under discussion. Between federal Pell Grants, capital campaigns and statewide policies, the Triangle’s leaders in
Writer: Liz Palmer 3 min read August 2022 — As another school year rolls around for Northeast Florida, educators in K-12 and post-secondary spaces are starting the 2022-23 academic year with their fair share of challenges, growth and opportunity. It’s not a secret that public schools are experiencing exacerbating staffing
2 min read August 2022 — A nationally ranked private university located near the heart of Dallas, SMU (Southern Methodist University) is a distinguished center for global research with a liberal arts tradition and more than 12,000 students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. In an interview
3 min read August 2022 — With Invest:, Ali Houshmand, president of Rowan University, discussed the evolution of higher education to meet the demands of innovative industries and how a college degree must be more accessible to ensure a more advanced society. “Higher education has to do a major overhaul
2 min read July 2022 —Invest: spoke with Julie Pilitsis, dean and vice president of medical affairs of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, about issues concerning the nursing and doctor workforce shortage, their focus on neuroscience and brain health and their efforts to increase
2 min read June 2022 — In 2022, North Carolina Wesleyan College took a major step forward in becoming NC Wesleyan University. In an interview with Invest:, President Evan Duff discussed the school’s recent accreditations, how donations help shape the school’s future and the selling points of attending universities in
