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Penn’s Sniegowski Named Earlham President

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Paul Sniegowski Since his appointment as dean in 2017, Sniegowski has been responsible for the direction of Penn’s liberal arts undergraduate curricula, programs and students in academic departments and interdisciplinary programs across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. from the University of Chicago.

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Breaking Barriers in Finance: The Impact of TRIO on Student Support Services Alumna Ashley Thomas

COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

A graduate of the  University of South Carolina , she credits her understanding of the unique challenges confronting first-generation, low-income students to her participation in the Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP), a subset of TRIO Student Support Services , during college. 

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Empowering Dreams and Overcoming Barriers: The Unforgettable Journey of TRIO Students at the 2023 National Student Leadership Congress

COE

JUNE 30, 2023

One hundred and thirty-nine high school TRIO students from across the country participated in the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) this year in Washington, D.C., The beginning of the program was an expected geographic and culture shock for students, especially those who grew up with a rural background, Santana said.

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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.”

COE

JULY 25, 2023

“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.” Vil , a parent of a Young Doctor. ” For St. Vil, representation is more than face value; it helps save lives. and New York City for the first time.

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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program

COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program exemplified the power of study abroad for first-generation and low-income students.

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

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. Our book, “ Is Grad School for Me?

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Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts

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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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

My new role as the president of COE is both exhilarating and daunting as I know I will encounter new challenges that have broad implications for our students. 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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Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

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. She also urges others to read books as well as news stories: “There is a book called The College Administrator’s Survival Guide that's actually quite good.

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New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

COE

MAY 10, 2024

The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S., Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies.

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Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

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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The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

COE

MAY 31, 2024

Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. Wolanin was a faculty mentor of Stoner’s at the University of Wisconsin, and Stoner has been involved in supporting all five cycles of the internship program thus far. COE and the family of Thomas R. The paid Thomas R.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

COE

JUNE 30, 2023

His pioneering work expanding broadband access and promoting digital literacy has allowed countless low-income students to pursue their educational aspirations. Lesia Crumpton-Young , immediate past president of Texas Southern University, has profoundly impacted higher education, particularly for marginalized students.

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EQUALITY, Fall 2023

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

COE

MAY 8, 2023

. ### The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is a nonprofit organization established in 1981, dedicated to expanding college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association

COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

” TRIO programs have made a significant impact nationally by supporting more than six million first-generation, low-income students and helping them achieve their academic and career goals. This association will ensure his legacy endures, fostering success and opportunity for future generations.”

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Meet the 2023-2024 Active Minds Student Advisory Committee (And Learn How They Can Help You!)

Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

In her free time, she loves trying new coffee shops, being in the ocean, reading books, kickboxing, and attending concerts! She aspires to become a clinical psychologist while engaging in continued systemic advocacy and focusing on youth mental illness and suicidology. She even started her own nonprofit, Beyond Taiwan.

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President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget

COE

MARCH 10, 2023

President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget March 10, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones The proposed increase will help put many first-generation, low-income students on the path to college access, success, and the American Dream.

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Penn’s Sniegowski Named Earlham President

Breaking Barriers in Finance: The Impact of TRIO on Student Support Services Alumna Ashley Thomas

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Empowering Dreams and Overcoming Barriers: The Unforgettable Journey of TRIO Students at the 2023 National Student Leadership Congress

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

Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program

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

Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

EQUALITY, Fall 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association

Meet the 2023-2024 Active Minds Student Advisory Committee (And Learn How They Can Help You!)

President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget

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