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Illuminating Asian American Narratives in Literature and Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Working with mentor Dr. Laura Hyun Yi Kang,Tran was able to refine my focus and identify U.S. Empire, which will be published by University of Minnesota Press in Spring 2026. The fellowship provided the gift of time tomake more progress on researching and writing mybook as well as invaluable funding and mentorshipsupport.

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Lifting As They Climb

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Banks, who taught and mentored Howard while he was a graduate student at the University of Washington was tickled when he realized that Milner, Howard’s predecessor as AERA president, was taught and mentored by Howard when he was a doctoral student at The Ohio State University. Dr. Maisha T.

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An Outsider’s View, Self-Worth

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“I remember, I went to her office hours a number of times when I was struggling with not enjoying law school and having this thing on the side [writing] I wanted to spend all my time with,” says Anderson, whose book, We Who Have No God s, should be making its appearance in 2025 or early 2026. “I She was like, ‘You need to get disciplined.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

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Biggs says that since the ribbon cutting event in August marking the launch of QCC’s MRC, there has been a boost in students interested in becoming peer mentors. There is a goal to bring the three-year graduation rate to 40% by Fall 2026. “A

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Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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“My son [is] able to be in his program and not only see people that look like him but work with people that look like him and receive mentoring from people who look like him.” from the Young Doctors DC Class of 2026, proudly stands beside his supportive mother, Christine St. Vil , a parent of a Young Doctor.

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President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress

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However, among several requests for flat or even decreased funding in the education arena, we are pleased to see that the President’s budget includes an increase of $20 million for the Federal TRIO Programs in Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), which would fund TRIO during Program Year 2025-2026.

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Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change.

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She stated firmly, “We are asking for a $68 million increase for TRIO for FY25, which will fund our work in Program Year 2025-2026.” She stated firmly, “We are asking for a $68 million increase for TRIO for FY25, which will fund our work in Program Year 2025-2026.”