Timely MD

MAY 2, 2023

According to a recent poll from The Trevor Project , 86% of transgender and nonbinary (TGNC) youth say recent debates around anti-trans bills have negatively impacted their mental health. One example is The Claremont Colleges, which provides gender-affirming care in its clinic.

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 19, 2023

Support Close the Gap By Close the Gap Foundation Close the Gap Foundation Close the Gap is gearing up for the 2023 Summer Fellowship Program, and we are excited to welcome 36 students and 36 mentors! 30: Perform Required Background Checks for Mentors All of our volunteers are required to pass a background check including the mentors.

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Timely MD

MAY 3, 2024

Mental health, financial stress, academic preparedness, career readiness, and basic needs and security are just some of the obstacles students deal with while in college,” said Trevino. Hernandez adds that everyone struggling with mental health and well-being can’t just be sent to a counseling center. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The political landscape that’s targeting LGBTQ people is taking a toll on young people’s mental health, especially right now with the Supreme Court decisions and DEI efforts being removed or educational institutions being pressured by their state governments,” says Jorge Valencia, executive director of the Point Foundation. Dr. Luis A.

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EAB

DECEMBER 8, 2022

That’s because on campuses that are predominantly white and majority female , it’s harder for Black and Latino men to find peer groups, mentors, role models, and places where they can just be themselves. Early mentor matching not only helps reduce summer melt, but it also means each student sees at least one familiar face at orientation.

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CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

JUNE 10, 2024

Health and Wellness: Prioritize discussions about physical and mental health before your student heads off to college. Talk about the importance of eating well, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and seeking support if they’re struggling with stress, anxiety, or other mental health issues.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

News survey revealed that 70% of 3,649 students struggled with mental health since starting college. Mental health is synonymous with psychological wellness, a multidimensional construct involving satisfaction and balance among mind, body, and spirit (Myers & Sweeney, 2005). A recent U.S. Dance (e.g.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 26, 2023

This includes working on retention strategies that emphasize information on financial aid and mental health services as well as continuing to build a sense of belonging. Sam Houston’s academic success center offers one-on-one tutoring and mentoring. The college also has two bilingual peer mentors.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The main event is a bi-weekly speaker series featuring Black male professionals who have been through college and have gone on to establish themselves in various career areas. Biggs says that since the ribbon cutting event in August marking the launch of QCC’s MRC, there has been a boost in students interested in becoming peer mentors.

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EAB

MAY 17, 2023

1 Tackling the Escalating Student Mental Health & Wellbeing Crisis Looking back on the early days of the pandemic it was clear that issues impacting student mental health & well-being would persist beyond mask mandates and social distancing.

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As Inside Higher Ed notes, “Students often turn to their faculty members for advice and support outside of academics, including career advice and mental health support, so positive student-faculty relationships are a critical piece of student success.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 26, 2023

When teachers were Black, my mother was more comfortable attending school events, and calling them with questions. I also wanted them to mentor me, particularly the Black male instructor, as I could see my future self in him. I also devoted even more effort to make them proud of this Black student.

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IEFA

APRIL 26, 2023

Join clubs or activities that interest you, such as sports teams, art classes, language lessons,, or explore the city by attending events like festivals or concerts. Make Time for Self-care If you are feeling sad and homesick, it is important to take care of your mental health.

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Believe in Students

OCTOBER 31, 2023

I entered the institution after years of battling mental health and substance use disorder. Typically, students are not allowed to attend this event; however, having an LLC where I keynote national conferences granted me admission. I share my story on mental health and substance abuse.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The much-anticipated conclusion to a three-month intensive, structured mentorship and project-based learning program brings together motivated, first-generation, low-income (FGLI) high school students with intentionally paired mentors. Notes for your Mental Health (Deysi D.), Basic Financial Health (Jasmine L.),

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Wilkerson opened her remarks by discussing recent extraordinary events, such as one county in Texas banning her book “Caste,” last year’s overturning of Roe v. Her 2020 book, “ Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent ,” won the National Book Critics Circle Award for nonfiction. Both texts were the subject of her keynote speech.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Armed with her degree, she worked her way up to becoming a senior secretary for IBM Corporation. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

For example, a colleague and mentor at the University of Georgia told me, ‘You're going to be the next head of psychology here.’ There are a lot more behavioral and mental health issues, a lot more concerns about isolation. Every step of the way, something pushed me to decide to go to college, to become a faculty member.

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

While my fellow astronauts enjoyed outings to events like the Fiesta Bowl and Indianapolis 500 races, I was visiting underserved communities in Houston, speaking at high schools and junior highs. When I became an astronaut in 2004, I realized I’d become an instant role model, and I embraced that role.

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EAB

JULY 11, 2023

I get that you like the campus, but you're in the city, you can come for events, you can come for different things. But that was so hard on my mental health because I didn't even know how to process those things. A tutoring center, peer mentoring, alumni networks, all these. But that reality check is heartbreaking.

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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. Secretary Cardona will speak to the TRIO community during the event’s one-day Seminar on Relations with the U.S.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

This six-day event empowers 150 high school TRIO program participants to address today’s societal issues and engage in a Mock Congress. The event helped her break out of her shell, embrace her true self, and form friendships with peers from across the country.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8. Pictured above: In 2022 the First-Gen+ Center and campus partners at George Mason University created events to celebrate, center, and empower their first-generation Patriots.

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COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

This highly anticipated event will occur on Sunday evening, September 8, in New York City. Cherry’s keynote address, this year’s conference promises to be an unforgettable event filled with inspiration and actionable insights. Prices increase on Monday, August 12, so act now to ensure your attendance at this transformative event.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

Powered by youth and young adults, the SAC is an integral part of the mental health work being done by thousands of Gen Z activists across the country. Growing up in a small east Texas area where mental health is an unspeakable topic, Rachna wants to expand the idea of openness and end the silence surrounding mental health.

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Hosted by the Council for Opportunity in Education, in collaboration with Comcast NBCUniversal, this event celebrated education, STEAM, and the enduring legacy of Jurassic Park. The Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary STEAM Symposium was more than just an event; it was a testament to the power of education, imagination, and community.

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COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Hamm The Mississippi Association for Educational Opportunity Program Personnel hosted its National TRIO Day 2023 event at Jackson State University: the day-long celebration workshops, student competitions, and men’s and women’s basketball games. Givens, director of the Ronald E.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Now, people are wondering whether they could have anticipated the events of last week that left the Chapel Hill campus disrupted and shut down for hours, and Yan, a young professor dead. Yan) was a beloved colleague, mentor and freind to many on our campus.” Are they getting the mental health care and attention they need in America?

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