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As abortion-banning state laws take effect following the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, university health centers across the United States are now faced with trying to figure out their rights and responsibilities when counseling students.

Another issue is also adding to the confusion: In some states, it's unclear whether individuals could be prosecuted for helping pregnant students get the resources they need to obtain an abortion, including transportation or funding.

Transitioning from a diverse high school in Boston to Union College in upstate New York—which enrolls about one-quarter students of color who may also be part of the one-quarter who are first-generation students—was a culture shock for Ashley German Soto.

While first-generation college students’ backgrounds and challenges are unique to the individual, they tend to have high expectations and multifaceted post-graduation goals—plus complex support needs.

Many metrics in higher education assess an institution by measuring recruitment, admission, enrollment, and degree completion.

But Excelencia in Education, an organization that works to increase the success of Latino students, is asking institutions to consider one more metric: What happens to students after graduation?