Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 3, 2025

The University of Illinois System and nonprofit organization One Million Degrees have announced a new multiyear initiative to increase community college transfer rates, with a particular focus on first-generation and low-income students in Illinois. in the past year, significant gaps remain.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs April 7, 2023 — by Terry Vaughan III The research will examine how TRIO programs can work with existing career services to provide comprehensive career support to learners.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Between 2016 and 2020, the UIA conducted a randomized control trial study of proactive, predictive analytics-enabled advising for first-generation and Pell-eligible students across 11 campuses. Completion grants are an emerging form of student aid. College to Career. For many students, it's also the primary goal.

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The University Innovation Alliance

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Lack of adequate career preparation can be especially harmful to students from low-income backgrounds seeking to expand their career options and increase their lifelong earning potential through college education.

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EAB

JULY 17, 2023

Reinforce the Value of Your Programs with Early and Persistent Affordability Messaging While value messaging has long been a central area of focus for colleges, it’s now more important than ever to ensure that you have a strong, multichannel communication strategy for both students and parents.

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