Articles of Interest
Manuel "Manny" Sanchez, Co-Founder of Chicago Scholars, Honored by White House
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SGA LIFE MAKING IT HAPPEN: SGA Launches the First Phase of the Roseland Children's Initiative
Learn more about how the Roseland Children's Initiative here.
Learn how Chicago Scholars is involved with the Roseland Children's Intiative here.
High Quality Preschool Program Yields Long-Term Economic Payoff
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Weighing the Value of that College Diploma
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Financial Aid: There's More Out There if You Ask
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Economic Reasons Found for College Dropouts
December 10, 2009
Most dropouts leave college because they have trouble going to school while working to support themselves, according to a report released Wednesday by Public Agenda, a nonpartisan research group. (Click here to read more)>> or
*Source: New York Times
College Advice, From People Who Have Been There Awhile
September 6, 2009Educators give some helpful advice to young adults entering school this fall. (click here to read more)>> or
*Source: New York Times
Chipping away at tech
August 3, 2009CHICAGO -- When he was in the fifth grade, Albert Castillo heard about a new extracurricular activity at his school: computer science. His parents, both Mexican immigrants, had little money and little, if any, knowledge of computers. They came here in search of work, and both took factory jobs....(click here to read more)>>
*Source: Crains Chicago Business
Lost Men on Campus
May 22, 2009PHILADELPHIA -- The 2nd Conference on College Men brought about 100 professors, student affairs professionals and counselors to the University of Pennsylvania this week. Frank Harris’ list of citations offers some insights into why they came: Research showing lower rates of enrollment, persistence and graduation among college men in comparison to college women; the underrepresentation of men in campus leadership positions, in study abroad, career services and civic engagement programs; and their overrepresentation among campus judicial offenders......(click to read more) >>
*Source: Inside Higher Education