Curriculum, Student loans and Student success

From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

COE

APRIL 7, 2023

that help learners from low-income backgrounds achieve upward mobility; provide student and employee success solutions to colleges and businesses; invest in education-focused innovations to improve learner outcomes; and provide information, tools and counseling to help millions of borrowers successfully repay their federal student loans.

Grant

Grant First generation Career services Facilitation

What Are the Big Higher Education Stories for 2024?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Efforts by the Biden administration to pass a rule on student loan forgiveness was a major story from 2023 that will again be front and center in the new year. Access, affordability, and free speech will continue to make headlines in higher education. That rule will likely, immediately get challenged in court,” says Kelchen.

Higher education

Higher education Education Financial aid Inclusion

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The report highlights that students value their degrees for immediate financial returns and personal fulfillment, meeting family expectations, and contributing to their communities. This underscores the need for higher education to adopt a more holistic approach to supporting student success.

First generation

First generation Students Leadership Nontraditional student

EQUALITY, Fall 2023

COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

First generation

First generation Leadership FAFSA Mental health

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

COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Lesia Crumpton-Young , immediate past president of Texas Southern University, has profoundly impacted higher education, particularly for marginalized students. Crumpton-Young participated in the Upward Bound program at Texas State University. Johnson served as U.S.

Education

Education First generation Leadership Mental health

The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

Education

Education First generation Mentoring Leadership

EQUALITY, Spring 2024

COE

MAY 3, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

First generation

First generation FAFSA Nontraditional student Leadership

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

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

First generation

First generation Students Nontraditional student Leadership

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

Leadership

Leadership First generation Students Nontraditional student

Council for Opportunity in Education Appoints Aaron Brown as Executive Vice President

COE

JULY 17, 2023

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

Education

Education First generation Leadership Grant

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8

COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On Wednesday, November 8, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success , an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation , will lead the national efforts for the seventh annual First-Generation College Celebration. WASHINGTON, D.C. —On

First generation

First generation Students Student success Leadership

EQUALITY, Summer 2023

COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

First generation

First generation Leadership Mental health Grant

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

COE

JULY 12, 2024

Key topics covered in the course include: Identifying the defining characteristics of first-generation college students within a historical context to gain insights into their strengths and opportunities for growth. Developing a list of campus or organizational resources that support first-generation college students’ success.

Higher education

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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

Carmouche, a trailblazing advocate for TRIO students and dedicated educator, this association stands as a testament to his lifelong commitment to educational equity and student success. The new chapter will be formally announced at a special ceremony on Friday, August 30, at the University.

First generation

First generation Education University Leadership

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity

COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

Equity

Equity Accessibility Access Education

EQUALITY, Summer 2024

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

First generation

First generation Leadership Equity Nontraditional student

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City

COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

First generation

First generation Education Nontraditional student Leadership

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

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

First generation

First generation Grant Education Nontraditional student

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

Education

Education First generation Leadership Nontraditional student

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

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

Low income student

Low income student First generation Higher education Equity

Unleashing the Roar: A STEAM Symposium in Celebration of the Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary

COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Hamm Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5 Million “Jurassic World Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative” Press Releases The Council for Opportunity in Education and Comcast NBCUniversal Launch $1.5

First generation

First generation Leadership Mental health Grant

From Iowa to Louisiana, TRIO Day Commands National Attention

COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar Blog How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar by Maura Casey Click to view the page: Congress Announces Bipartisan Funding Deal, Includes 4.7% Increase for TRIO for FY 2023 Advocacy Update Congress Announces Bipartisan Funding Deal, Includes 4.7%

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Leadership FAFSA First generation Mental health

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

What Are the Big Higher Education Stories for 2024?

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New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

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

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

Council for Opportunity in Education Appoints Aaron Brown as Executive Vice President

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8

EQUALITY, Summer 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

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

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity

EQUALITY, Summer 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City

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 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

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

Unleashing the Roar: A STEAM Symposium in Celebration of the Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary

From Iowa to Louisiana, TRIO Day Commands National Attention

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