Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

As a researcher and tenured associate professor in the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Education, Means’ scholarship “examines racial and class inequities in rural contexts, challenging monolithic perspectives that equate rurality to whiteness,” wrote Dr. Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr., It’s all a team effort,” Means said.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Coalition building for comprehensive learner support Effective support systems for Latine students require collaboration. We conclude with calls to action for eHSI leaders. Coalition building is crucial for creating a network of academic, social, and emotional support.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

There is a dual admission program with the Armour College of Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), which provides scholarships. A first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Gonzalez says she has always been motivated to help her family move up the social mobility ladder.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 27, 2023

The second big challenge was we knew that if we were going to provide the scholarships that the students needed…we had to raise money for scholarships for our students,” Lieberman said. Most of the students are middle- and low-income and first-generation. This includes creating new means for retention.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 31, 2024

“If colleges of engineering, colleges of science, and quite frankly non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) academic units would build the infrastructure that CEED has, they, too, would see an increase in the achievement, success, graduation, and graduate enrollment for first-generation and underrepresented students.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Delgado is himself a child of immigrants and a first-generation college-goer. That includes factoring generous scholarships into the school budget to make sure The Mount is affordable for all who wish to attend.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Meeting the financial needs of students isn’t easy, says Henderson, but by forming partnerships with medical corporations like Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis has been able to offer scholarships to its primary care students. In these times, diversity of thought and lived experience is paramount in evaluation of our candidates,” says Perry.

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 15, 2022

32 first-generation, low-income high school students from 15+ cities across California and Washington gathered with their mentors and program leaders to kick off their three-month program experience. We look forward to witnessing how our fellows will utilize Notion to access resources and collaborate as a community this summer.”

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Within the context of TRIO programs, this research will focus on identifying institutional assets and barriers affecting first-generation and low-income learners’ career growth and developing an evidence-based theoretical model toward increasing awareness about institutional capacity.

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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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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

Students balance work, personal commitments, and school and come to school with backgrounds ranging from first-generation college students to adult learners seeking career advancement through additional certifications. For many community colleges, identifying the right support for their increasingly diverse population isn’t easy.

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EAB

OCTOBER 17, 2023

They do not provide personalized information to each student on which academic programs might be a fit, or which specific scholarships they are eligible for. The upfront information about scholarships helps students and families assess the financial viability of each offer much earlier in the process.

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Close the Gap Foundation

MARCH 15, 2022

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — Today, Close the Gap Foundation announces its first donation from Airbnb, adding to the foundation's family of corporate sponsors committed to help close the digital divide for first-generation, low-income ( FGLI ) students in the United States.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

We raised $5 million for cutting-edge collaborative innovation projects, and we welcomed new colleagues and partners to the digital ecosystem of our University Innovation Lab. We know that when universities collaborate, students win -- and when students win, our country's future is bright. They are the future of our sector.

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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. Graduate school isn’t for everyone, as Yvette often reminds her clients.

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IEFA

MARCH 4, 2024

Leverage external scholarships and resources to make your overseas dreams a reality with the help of knowledgeable advisors. Take advantage of specialized scholarships tailored to you for financial assistance and explore databases packed with funding options. Remember, every bit of financial assistance counts! For non-U.S.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We raised $5 million for cutting-edge collaborative innovation projects, and we welcomed new colleagues and partners to the digital ecosystem of our University Innovation Lab. We know that when universities collaborate, students win -- and when students win, our country's future is bright. They are the future of our sector.

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Civitas Learning

AUGUST 22, 2024

Students balance work, personal commitments, and school and come to school with backgrounds ranging from first-generation college students to adult learners seeking career advancement through additional certifications. For many community colleges, identifying the right support for their increasingly diverse population isn’t easy.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

For those of you who haven't heard of College Greenlight, the simplest way to describe it is that we're a network of partners dedicated to supporting first generation, lower income and historically underserved students on their path to and through higher education. So I just transitioned more recently into an external-facing role.

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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2024

For instance, students applying via the QuestBridge National Match Program , a scholarship program for first-generation and low-income students, will have to apply by September 26. These are sessions where students meet with their advisors to ask questions and collaborate “in person,” though these are usually video calls.

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EAB

AUGUST 8, 2023

A current Michigan student joins the discussion toward the end to share his journey as an aspiring first-generation college student and the impact that the fly-in weekend had on him. I always think that having scholarships is really a good component for these applicants and students. Speaker 1: Hello. And we really.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

To this end, we provide P-12 educators; college/university faculty, administrators, and staff; and other education stakeholders a blueprint to collaboratively work with Black males through a culturally responsive lens. Promoting Black affirmation in advising and coaching for first-generation Black male college students' success.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 29, 2023

The American Indian College Fund is the nation’s largest charity supporting Native higher education and has distributed more than $259 million in scholarships and grants for programs and services since it was founded in 1989. HACU has been instrumental in addressing some of those issues, particularly through its scholarship programs.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 17, 2023

Not only do HBCUs enroll twice as many first-generation, low-income students, but they also outperform peer institutions in improving the economic standing of their students. It is truly the essence of their existence. Dr. Harry L.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 13, 2025

W Dr. Carolyn Carter omen have made remarkable strides in leadership across various fields, forging pathways for mentorship, collaboration, and opportunity. Intergenerational collaboration further enhances the impact of womens leadership.

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