Gabriel Sealey-Morris, Ph.D. Higher Education Consultant

Undocumented college students face unique challenges that other students do not. These students often lack access to student visas, student loans, and even deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA). But for undocumented immigrants, a college degree or other postsecondary education can be crucial to achieving the American Dream. Accessing higher education is a challenge, but . . . Read More

Times have changed. It's impossible to argue otherwise. LGBTQ visibility is higher than just 10 years ago, and official recognition of gay rights made major strides in recent years, with issues such as same-sex marriage, the end of Don't Ask, Don't Tell in the military, and increased awareness of trans rights. However, for LGBTQ young . . . Read More

Pretty much everything we think of as making rock and roll rock and roll - the noise, the swagger, even the outlandish fashion - goes back to the 1940s and the guitar-slinging gospel shouter Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Even so, women in rock and roll have rarely gotten their due; it took until 2017 for Tharpe . . . Read More

College is a time of transition for many young adults. Along with opportunities to grow and thrive, students face tremendous pressure to perform. The temptation to blow off steam by trying alcohol or drugs, combined with the widespread availability of these substances, makes students vulnerable to substance abuse and addiction. Addiction actually rewrites neural pathways . . . Read More

Young people today are bombarded with a wealth of information from social media, 24-hour news sources, radio, and traditional newsprint media. It's more important than ever that children of all ages get an education in how to interpret and analyze the information they're receiving. Parents and educators can help their children and students become media . . . Read More

Celebrated every February, Black History Month encourages educators and students, as well as all Americans, to explore African American history. Because the history of African Americans had been left out of history lessons, scholar Carter G. Woodson initiated Negro History Week in 1926 to encourage schools to recognize the historical significance of blacks in America. . . . Read More

The United States is in the midst of an exciting demographic shift, as the American population is expected to reach a non-Caucasian majority by the year 2050. The fastest-growing minority population in the US is Latinx, and a large proportion of those people are children. In fact, it’s estimated that Latinos make up one of . . . Read More

From its beginnings in the Bronx block parties hosted by DJ Kool Herc, Afrika Bambaataa, and Grandmaster Flash, hip-hop has been a ground-level art - people’s music, popular music, even folk music. For generations now, rappers have aimed for authenticity, and often that authenticity means narratives of dropping out of school, living a life of . . . Read More

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a time of great anxiety and fear for all Americans, but Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have had particular reason to feel dread. Since the beginning of the pandemic, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders have experienced a wave of anti-Asian discrimination, harassment, and even violence. People of Asian descent in . . . Read More

The number of disabled college students has been steadily increasing, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. In fact, more disabled students are choosing online college, creating new opportunities for students than ever. Before we dive into uncovering college experiences and interventions for students with visual impairments, let’s first define: What is a visual . . . Read More

Any college worth its salt has a ghost story or two - it’s a long-standing part of college lore. College ghost stories are one of the best ways for upperclassmen to mess around with the freshmen, making sure they sleep with the lights on in their "haunted" dorm for the first few weeks. (Don't worry . . . Read More

Key Takeaways for Students: You need a Medical Doctorate (MD) degree to become a doctor in the US Some of the best bachelor's degrees to get into medical school are biology, physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities It takes at least 15 years from graduating high school to become a board-certified doctor If you've decided . . . Read More

Americans may have doubts about higher education, but an online master's in data analytics can open doors to jobs in many industries. Big Data, after all, rules the world now. This degree can help you get promoted or move into more specialized roles. The right master's program can give you the skills you need to . . . Read More

Earning an online doctorate in leadership prepares you for a rewarding career in organizational leadership roles. Whether you are trying to level up your career, or start one, a career in organizational leadership spans a variety of sectors and work settings. Organizational leaders are responsible for strategy development and talent management. They ensure the organization . . . Read More