COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. However, I am ready to serve and continue the work necessary to ensure success for our first-generation, low-income students in getting to and through college.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Hamm Click to view the page: Senator Jon Tester’s View from Capitol Hill Blog Senator Jon Tester’s View from Capitol Hill by Terrance L. Blog Level Up: Unite Voices.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference Blog U.S. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity Blog Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Boyden Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-based Mentoring at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Students participating in All In Milwaukee , which helps minority, first-generation students and low-income students graduate from college, have a graduation rate of 91 percent. “It

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. ” Blog 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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COE

APRIL 24, 2024

My [TCDP] mentor has been a very helpful person for advice, connections, and resources toward my career goals.” Kaniya shared, “Thanks to the guidance and support of my mentors within the TRIO Career Development Program, I’ve found myself welcomed into rooms and spaces I never would have imagined stepping into otherwise.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

“Because we believe that teams with experience on the front lines of challenges will know best how to put the money to good use, we encouraged them to spend it however they choose,” Scott wrote in a June 2021 blog post listing some of the gifts. Many reported that this trust significantly increased the impact of the gift.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

He highlighted the importance of an empathetic, albeit “tough” mentor in a student’s college access journey. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. Representation is crucial, and we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by first-gen BIPOC students.

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COE

APRIL 17, 2024

I then went from TFA back to TRIO Upward Bound, where my mentor, Terri, who welcomed me into the program when I was 15, hired me to become the assistant director. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. welcomes their perspectives.

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COE

APRIL 10, 2024

This experience helped me build a network of additional supporters/mentors and a more competitive portfolio, ultimately landing my desired internship at the Eagle Tribune in my last semester. I still seek ways to support first-generation students and even taught summer courses for the UNH Upward Bound program in 2021 and 2022.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey Blog From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey by Kimberly Jones Click to view the page: From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She became the first African American female to earn undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in engineering from the university, thanks to the support and preparation she received from Upward Bound. She highlighted the importance of mentoring and credited Upward Bound with shaping her journey to becoming a university president.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He recommended they engage with people they align with, who will become their mentors. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Public service is one way but not the only way, he noted.

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COE

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As a first-generation college student, Upward Bound helped guide her through preparing and applying for college. House of Representatives Blog The Nation Watches as Upward Bound Alumna Cheryl Johnson Serves as Interim Leader of the Speaker-less U.S. Faces of TRIO Collette Yellow Robe: From academic probation to Ph.D

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. ” Blog 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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COE

MARCH 1, 2023

Giving Back : TRIO alumni associations can support their hosting program through fundraising, volunteering, and mentoring. News & Impact Latest Articles Click to view the page: As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration Blog As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration by Terrance L.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2023

As a first-generation student and the youngest of five children of migrant farm workers in rural Washington, she was committed to meeting educational and professional goals that her parents could not attain. Ramirez is no stranger to hard work, bringing a wealth of experience in human resources and volunteerism. The paid Thomas R.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Hamm Click to view the page: From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey Blog From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey by Kimberly Jones Click to view the page: From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

Not surprising either is that research shows there is a social capital gap for those of us who identify as first-generation college students, those of us who were raised in a low-income household, and those of us who are part of a minority group. The impact of such gap can be sensed at the academic level.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8 October 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

TRIO includes eight programs targeted to serve and assist low-income individuals, first-generation college students, and individuals with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to postbaccalaureate programs. Share our upcoming First Generation Leadership Training with your students!

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

She noted that her former boss, UC Riverside's chancellor Kim Wilcox , is now her peer, adding: "He's a great friend and mentor, but all the way along, I haven't thought about having a boss. When you're a faculty member, you're your own boss. We do that every day at universities. She earned her Ph.D.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The gift will support first-generation and low-income college graduates of a Federal TRIO program who apply for the Thomas R.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Newsletter The UIA's monthly newsletter provides actionable strategies, resources, and tips for professionals in the field to help more low-income, first-generation, and students of color graduate from college. Note: This blog, adapted from the UIA's Annual Report , is the first of two highlighting our progress in 2022.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Initially unfamiliar with the world of higher ed, President Stokes admitted that her leadership trajectory was unexpected: “I'm a first-generation student. For example, a colleague and mentor at the University of Georgia told me, ‘You're going to be the next head of psychology here.’

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Newsletter The UIA's monthly newsletter provides actionable strategies, resources, and tips for professionals in the field to help more low-income, first-generation, and students of color graduate from college. Note: This blog, adapted from the UIA's Annual Report , is the first of two highlighting our progress in 2022.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C. Hamm Click to view the page: Senator Jon Tester’s View from Capitol Hill Blog Senator Jon Tester’s View from Capitol Hill by Terrance L. Blog Level Up: Unite Voices.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

It is also a great opportunity to gain experience, contribute knowledge, and establish a connection with amazing faculty mentors. UROP seeks to support and advance faculty-mentored undergraduate research and creative scholarship. The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) is a resource for students.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

August 21, 2024 — by Jada Walker COE’s annual National Student Leadership Congress for first-generation high school students, with its visits to the Capitol and participation in debates, is often described as transformational for the young people who participate in the five-day experience. this summer. this summer. this summer.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Hamm Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill March 14, 2024 — by Terrance L.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now! Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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The LTC Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

If you have questions about supporting student use of the Writing Center, contact Kathy Evertz or Renata Fitzpatrick.

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COE

MAY 3, 2024

January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

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