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National University Announced The Launch Of The Cause Research Institute

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This institute will seek to close the academic barriers that marginalized and nontraditional students face in higher education. Dr. Thomas Stewart, vice chancellor for Social Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, was named as the inaugural executive director of CRI.

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Report Examines Fragmented Reentry Services for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Attending College

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“If we can start to bridge that gap cohesively and get colleges in general to start thinking about students who might be system impacted broadly or might be reintegrating more narrowly, that’s really important for the success of those students,” Pokornowski said.

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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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Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward 

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Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward November 1, 2024 — by Holly Hexter Educators say campuses can maintain multicultural, supportive environments in the aftermath of mandates eliminating affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices.

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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program 

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Abby Hudson, a participant from Glenville State University, reflected on the lessons she learned about inclusion, diversity, and understanding different cultural contexts. This connection to her roots while abroad highlights the program’s ability to create a sense of belonging, even in a foreign land.

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Data’s Role in Shaping Education Policy Highlighted at COE Conference 

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Aaron Brown, executive vice President of COE and a TRIO Student Support Services alumnus, moderated the discussion by emphasizing the potential of TRIO data. It can address broader questions surrounding college access and success for low-income, first-generation students,” said Brown. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Mason Jr. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity 

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This prestigious accolade, COE’s highest honor, recognizes individuals for their outstanding contributions to educational opportunity programs and their unwavering commitment to advancing access for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. The 2024 award recipients included Randolph Holly Jr.,