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Why Scholarships Are Vital for Low-Income Students and Families

Scholarship America

If college were accessible and affordable, students with high financial need would have a better chance to break the cycle of generational poverty; instead, the struggle to pay for higher education can leave them in dire financial straits. Scholarships can help fill that gap. However, the scholarship industry needs to evolve.

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Native Son Propels Opportunities for Kentucky Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The graduation rate for URM at four-year public institutions (4YP) increased 9 percentage points from 2016-17 to 2022-23, and the graduation rate for low-income students increased 10 percentage points in that time period. He became executive vice president in 2013 and assumed the presidency in 2018.

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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As minoritized individuals and scholars, we must set the record straight on several real ‘issues/problems’ confronting students of color. This is necessary but must include intentional and proactive scholarship and resources on racial identity development. Gifted and talented under-referrals and underrepresentation. internships).

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

From 2018 to 2023, Latinx staff representation increased from 33% to 38%, and administrator representation increased from 17% to 25%, respectively. “We There is also a family resource center that supports undocumented students. CSUN has put an infrastructure in place for faculty and staff recruitment, including equity review officers.

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A Continued Commitment to Community

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

It began as a pilot program in 2015 and started in earnest in 2018 with 25 students after receiving a $1.68 Over the past five years, EPW has served 909 students, 68% of whom are Latino. The transfer rate is 85% for students within three years of admission to EPW.

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2022: Reemerging, Growing, and Evolving

The University Innovation Alliance

This group of dynamic presidents and chancellors from our member institutions embody our vision and commitment to success for low-income students and students of color. • These shows have allowed the UIA to reach and inspire leaders and practitioners beyond member campuses.

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2022: Reemerging, Growing, and Evolving

The University Innovation Alliance

This group of dynamic presidents and chancellors from our member institutions embody our vision and commitment to success for low-income students and students of color. • These shows have allowed the UIA to reach and inspire leaders and practitioners beyond member campuses.