Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Thomas in Minnesota, where almost all the students are minoritized and nearly three-quarters are first-generation, has managed to buck this trend. Hall, a first-generation African American student at DFC. “It Del Valle López, a first-generation DFC student from Guatemala, agreed. Staff were everywhere.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Our comprehensive strategy emphasizes culturally relevant curriculum, robust community connections and clear pathways to success—crucial for nurturing a sense of belonging and enhancing academic persistence. In Fall 2022, our first faculty mentor pairings were made,” says Ben Telesca, vice president for student affairs, SRSU.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

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. There is tutoring and mentoring, and Espiritu designed a model in which second-year students mentor first-year students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 15, 2024

Livingston studied history as an undergraduate and volunteered frequently in Durham and Chapel Hill, which introduced him to the world of college advising and supporting first-generation college students. Livingston credits mentors for reminding him to continue cultivating his connections to Hip Hop and higher education. “For

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 8, 2022

This year, Hall published an article with the Journal of First-Generation Student Success about the lived experiences of Black undocumented students, highlighting the ways higher education has excluded them from immigration discourse and support.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

As experienced McNair program directors – Miroslava as the faculty director and Yvette as a former associate director – we understand the daunting task of unmasking the ‘hidden curriculum’ of successfully applying to graduate school. They often lack familial and community support in navigating higher education pathways.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 20, 2023

She said the institution is very proud of its social mobility ranking and its commitment to Pell recipients and first-generation college students. The central value of transmitting women’s heritage and issues in the curriculum and the way Mary Baldwin’s history is celebrated are maintained.

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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. this summer.

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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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NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It was the first AP course for almost a third (29 percent) of the test-takers. When asked to specify which practices make campuses welcoming for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities, all panelists spoke about the importance of elevating students’ voices. this summer.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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

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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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

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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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 21, 2024

Hines Our co-edited book, Black Males in Secondary and Postsecondary Education: Teaching, Mentoring, Advising and Counseling, is one of the most comprehensive textbooks on Black males. Promoting Black affirmation in advising and coaching for first-generation Black male college students' success. Dr. Erik M. Chapter 12: Brown, D.

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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. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 13, 2022

Along the foundation's journey to serve FGLI students with empathy and care, forming the BoE originated as a method for Close the Gap Foundation to enhance the mentor training process for its programs, which it successfully achieved through interactive workshops, educator panel discussions, and Q&A sessions on how to mentor with empathy.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

With the population of her students being mostly first generation and/or low-income, Jasmine understands the difficulties and challenges her students face based on her shared experience. And so, I’ve been using more public speaking geared curriculum because I think it just helps them become their own person more.

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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

JANUARY 7, 2024

During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. Submitting help desk tickets for assistance, whether for day-to-day functions or APR data issues, results in timely and effective responses. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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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. Horsford encouraged attendees who want to get active to move beyond their institutions and appreciate the role that non-profit and community organizations play in reaching students from marginalized communities.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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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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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 4, 2021

Close the Gap’s Social Impact Fellowship is a three-month summer program for low-income 11th and 12th graders to find mentors, grow their confidence, and give back. In addition to the everyday curriculum of our program, we work with guest speakers who bring their professional skills and personal stories into workshops for the students.

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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 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

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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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. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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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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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! Read this and more in the Fall 2023 issue of Equality , now available for download.

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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.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

I'm a former foster child, and I'm a student who struggled with food insecurities and housing insecurities, and I'm a first-generation college student, but I went to Sac State and it was an environment where I had mentors and people who supported me, and programs and services that I benefited from,” Wood said in an interview with Diverse.

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