Demand for foreign tech workers is on the rise; parts of Florida sees growth in the 85-and-up age group; and more.
Tougher Admission Standards Forces Shift in CUNY's Demographics
Since the City University of New York raised its standards for admission in 2000, the school system has seen a drop in black and Hispanic enrollment, The New York Times reports.
Among first-time freshman students, black enrollment had fallen from 17 percent in 2001 to 10 percent last fall; Hispanic students eventually dropped to 18 percent when the recession began. White enrollment also fell slightly, although Asian enrollment has risen to 37 percent, up from 25 a year earlier.
Although the demographic landscape in CUNY's schools has shifted, more blacks and Hispanics are graduating than ever before, according to CUNY Chancellor Matthew Goldstein.
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Demand for Foreign Tech Workers Up
Technology firms have tripled their recruitment of foreign workers this spring, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
The increase comes after a hiring lull of several years and is kick-starting the debate of immigration rules affecting tech workers.
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