Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 27, 2025

Despite his many accomplishments, meticulously documented in a 137-page curriculum vitae that lists dozens of speeches, scholarly publications, honorary degrees and faculty positions, Gates loathes being referred to as Dr. Gates or Professor Gates. His father gave him science fiction books that further fueled his imagination.

Mathematics 330

Mathematics Curriculum First generation Faculty 330

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. By example, initially funded in 2007 by a grant from the U.S.

Retention 325

Retention Mentoring Financial aid Grant 325

COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Within the context of TRIO programs, this research will focus on identifying institutional assets and barriers affecting first-generation and low-income learners’ career growth and developing an evidence-based theoretical model toward increasing awareness about institutional capacity.

Grant 98

Grant First generation Career services Facilitation 98

COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. Thanks to a fortuitous introduction by a partner in the firm’s Education Practice Group , I joined COE in 2007 as its director of congressional affairs.

Higher education 131

Higher education Education First generation Leadership 131