The SSTAR Lab is excited to announce a new data mapping tool and report on the geography of college opportunity—exploring where postsecondary programs are offered and the communities they serve. We focus on diverse types of postsecondary programs and on rural areas. Our tool, developed in partnership with the Applied Population Lab, is designed to …
The Teacher Pledge Program is a new School of Education loan forgiveness program. UW–Madison students who take the Pledge receive loans to pay their in-state tuition, fees, testing, and licensure. After teaching K-12 in Wisconsin for three to four years, the loans are completely forgiven. The goal of this program is to encourage a diverse …
In July, the university announced that prospective freshmen would not be required to submit an ACT or SAT score when applying before December 31, 2020. Recently, the Regents extended the waiver of the requirement to students applying through the summer 2023 term. In July, the university announced that prospective freshmen would not be required to …
Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab partners the School of Education and DEM to apply academic research to practical issues. This series will turn the telescope in the direction of the SSTAR Lab to see how their research is helping us improve college access and enrollment management. Student Success Through Applied Research (SSTAR) Lab …