Ralitsa Todorova’s research has focused on access to higher education for first-generation and underserved youth. Her dissertation work examined the college admissions essay and how students and institutions frame and respond to the essay task. She earned her PhD in Developmental Psychology at the CUNY Graduate Center and her BA from Clark University. Ralitsa previously taught as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Lehman College, CUNY.
Expertise Equity in higher education | Access to college for first-generation youth | Youth development and meaning-making | Sense-making | Belonging
Researchers from the Pullias Center’s Promoting At-promise Student Success (PASS) team and University of Nebraska practitioners came together to present at the Annual Conference on...
The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) has selected the Pullias Center for Higher Education as this year’s recipient of the ASHE Special...
The Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) has selected the Pullias Center for Higher Education as this year’s recipient of the ASHE Special...
Learn about new research on a variety of projects, including graduate admissions, DEI, shared equity leadership, and more in 17 sessions at the ASHE annual...
Many low-income students rely heavily on financial aid for college access. However, the complex system of financial aid often leaves students vulnerable to financial stress;...
As a premiere research center dedicated to furthering equity in higher education, the Pullias Center has long been a central hub for students, researchers and...
Learn about new research on a variety of projects, including graduate admissions, DEI, shared equity leadership, and more in 17 sessions at the ASHE annual...
As well-being becomes an even greater concern for college youth, the Promoting At-Promise Student Success (PASS) project is directing more attention to student and practitioner wellness. The research team...
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