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Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025

Active Minds

As a first-generation undocumented immigrant and the president of the CCNY Dream Team, Juky is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities, particularly undocumented and BIPOC students. Her research will explore how representation specifically, therapists who share identity-related backgrounds (e.g.,

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Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025 Copy

Active Minds

As a first-generation undocumented immigrant and the president of the CCNY Dream Team, Juky is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities, particularly undocumented and BIPOC students. Her research will explore how representation specifically, therapists who share identity-related backgrounds (e.g.,

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford. And that is because many of our students are first-generation and low-income.”

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford. And that is because many of our students are first-generation and low-income.”

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TRIO Alumna and Community Advocate Nkauj Iab Yang Works to Advance Equity “So All Communities Can Thrive”

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Yang, whose parents are Hmong refugees from Laos , says the TRIO programs are critical for low-income students and families like hers to erase barriers to college access and allow students to envision themselves and their futures in unforeseen ways. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain Faces of TRIO Edwin C.

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As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration

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Here are some general steps to get you started: Determine the date and time of the ceremony: The date and time should be convenient for both the graduates and the faculty. Identify the location: Consider the number of graduates, the size of the venue, and the accessibility of the location.

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My Journey from TRIO Student to Higher Education Advocate

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I always knew I wanted to work in education, but witnessing TRIOs impact on my life inspired me to pursue a career in higher education access and success. I always consider how students interact with higher education and how our programs or policies eliminate or create barriers to access and success.