The Chronicle reports on students at the Asian University for Women in Afghanistan hoping to flee the country, given the current state of seizure from the Taliban. Kamal Ahmad, the founder of the University, is working with American colleges, hoping some may admit the students. Meanwhile, the United States has been unable to fly students at the American University of Afghanistan out of the country.
The Chronicle summarizes federal enrollment data, showing diversity trends at American institutions after race and ethnicity data from the 2020 Census were released last month. The state of Maryland had the greatest increase in diversity with a significant decline in white students at 18 colleges. Liberal arts colleges also led the highest percentage point increases among Black students.
Inside Higher Ed features a new initiative from Complete College America aiming to boost college completion rates for adult learners at predominantly and historically Black community colleges. The project will examine 25 to 30 institutions to assess how they serve adult learners of color and develop better pathways to support students and increase their earnings.