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OPINION: The Hidden Link Between AI Strategy and Student Retention

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OPINION: The Hidden Link Between AI Strategy and Student Retention

StarRez Executive Chairman Travis Knipe and College Track President & CEO Shirley M. Collado explore the overlooked connection between AI strategy and student retention. As institutions face mounting enrollment pressure, the article argues that thoughtful use of AI—especially when tied to the student living experience—can help identify students who need support earlier, reduce administrative burden, and free staff to focus on the human connections that keep students engaged and enrolled.

Sep 1, 2026

College Track Voices in The New York Times on the New FAFSA

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College Track Voices in The New York Times on the New FAFSA

Navigating the FAFSA can feel overwhelming for many families, especially as the form continues to evolve. In a recent New York Times “Your Money Adviser” column, College Track parent Leslie Smith and her daughter Ashley, a rising sophomore at American University and scholar from our SEDC site, shared their firsthand experience with the updated FAFSA. Their insights help illuminate what students and families need to know as the 2027-28 form becomes available.

Aug 28, 2026

Tulane University Welcomes College Track to Downtown Campus

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Tulane University Welcomes College Track to Downtown Campus

Tulane University welcomes College Track to a renovated 10,000-sq-ft facility on its downtown New Orleans campus, expanding their partnership to help students prepare for college, graduate, and build careers.

Aug 13, 2026

College Track and UC Davis Announce Partnership To Advance College Access For Under-Resourced Students

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College Track and UC Davis Announce Partnership To Advance College Access For Under-Resourced Students

College Track has formalized a new partnership with UC Davis — one of the top enrollment destinations for its California scholars — deepening a shared commitment to helping first-generation scholars not just enroll in college, but belong there and graduate.

May 28, 2026

Decision day meets cuts, College Track Responds
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Decision day meets cuts, College Track Responds

Today is national college decision day, when seniors commit to their future schools. For many first-generation students, that milestone comes with uncertainty. College Track President and CEO Shirley M. Collado, Ph.D. explains why.

May 1, 2026

Building Pathways and Breaking Barriers: A “True Grit” Gathering at UMBC

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Building Pathways and Breaking Barriers: A “True Grit” Gathering at UMBC

College Track and UMBC host a “True Grit” gathering celebrating their partnership, welcoming new scholars, and giving prospective students a peer-led campus experience focused on belonging and college success.

Apr 13, 2026

2024-25 Annual Report
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Brochures & Reports

2024-25 Annual Report

The future starts here. In 2024, it started with our scholars, our communities, and the partners who believe in their potential as much as we do. This report tells that story.

Mar 11, 2026

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