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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program 

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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program August 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm A group picture of participants from the 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders program with group leaders in the Netherlands. this summer. Hamm Click to view the page: Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change. Create Change.

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Close the Gap Launches 6th Annual Social Impact Fellowship and Inaugural Self-Led Program to Empower (YOU)th

Close the Gap Foundation

San Francisco Bay Area, CALIFORNIA – August 2024 – Close the Gap proudly announces the launch of its sixth annual Social Impact Fellowship, running from June to September 2024. I envision the Self-Led Social Impact Pilot Program to be a transformative journey for first-generation and low-income students.

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Close the Gap Awarded STEM Action Grant from Society for Science

Close the Gap Foundation

San Francisco Bay Area, CALIFORNIA – October 2024 – Close the Gap is honored to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious STEM Action Grant from the Society for Science. "It was inspiring to hear of the impactful work these young changemakers are doing and an honor to serve as a panelist!

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Fostering Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Claudia Salcedo, who adds that administrators can sometimes be perceived as separate from the students they serve. Prior to starting this position in April 2024, Salcedo spent two years as assistant director for administration of the Academic Advancement Program working with Alexander, who has directed AAP for over a decade.

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Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students

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Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Representation is crucial, and we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by first-gen BIPOC students. Our book, “ Is Grad School for Me?

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services April 10, 2024 Fast forward 16 years, I now have a master’s degree, a house I bought myself, a non-profit I co-founded that supports women and girls locally, and a career counseling practice I’m proud of. They indeed held me down, and I’m forever grateful.

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Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

The University Innovation Alliance

In her professional life, President Sacks collects mentors whose leadership skills or strengths have impressed her and whom she can always count on for advice. But the drill team part meant that I was with a lot of other kids, riding at speed, running around arenas, and safety and listening to each other was an immediate issue.