Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

But even before she began teaching at the collegiate level in 2016, López taught and mentored youth. As an undergrad at The University of Texas at Austin, she worked with fellow classmates and friends to mentor middle school and high school students throughout Texas. I'm a first-generation student.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 4, 2023

First generation college students are tasked with the tumultuous role of paving their own road. 5. Ye ("Last Call”, 2004) “I ain't play the hand I was dealt, I changed my cards. Many of your peers will not have this mindset, but that can’t deter you from the goal at hand. This road is often one without guidance or support.

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Students Higher education Student affairs Mentoring 276

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students. Santiago and Sarita E. By example, initially funded in 2007 by a grant from the U.S.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

Evolution Liam Dacey, a 2004 graduate of University of Notre Dame (UND), one of the nation’s preeminent Catholic institutions, took steps to transfer after coming out his sophomore year, but changed his mind and instead became an advocate for LGBTQ visibility and acceptance on campus. This academic year, 575 students are being supported.

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Scholarship America

JULY 14, 2023

Scholarship America’s assessment of current research shows us that Pell-eligible, first-generation and BIPOC students who receive scholarships see their chances of graduating go up by 10-12% compared to their peers who don’t. That’s the largest boost of any population.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Your belief was well-founded, as in 2004, I was selected as an astronaut. When I became an astronaut in 2004, I realized I’d become an instant role model, and I embraced that role. I was even honored with the TRIO Achiever Award in 2001, before my astronaut selection.

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