Some 84 percent of low-income students and 59 percent of students of color do not go on to graduate from college. However, Florida International University (FIU), the number one university in the nation in awarding bachelor’s degrees to minorities, is working to turn the tide. With its Next Horizon fundraising campaign, it hopes to assist these students on their path to success. President Mark. B. Rosenberg talked to Academic Leader about the challenges and the program.
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