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APRIL 16, 2024

Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Representation is crucial, and we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by first-gen BIPOC students.

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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.

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MAY 3, 2024

In this issue, we also highlight our FY 25 appropriations ask to Congress for a $68 million increase for TRIO; insights and updates surrounding the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); and the TRIO success story of our 2024 Thomas R. Wolanin Congressional Intern Ni’Aisha Banks.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City Click to view the page: Balancing Acts: 2024 Wolanin Intern and Mother of Four Recalls Her Journey to Capitol Hill Blog Balancing Acts: 2024 Wolanin Intern and Mother of Four Recalls Her Journey to Capitol Hill by Ni’Aisha Banks Click to view the page: The Council for Opportunity (..)

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AUGUST 21, 2024

this summer.

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JULY 12, 2024

By combining our expertise, we can ensure that academic advisors and TRIO staff are well-equipped to meet the unique needs of these students, fostering an environment where they can thrive.” Developing a list of campus or organizational resources that support first-generation college students’ success.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

He will share his story and insights with TRIO college access and success professionals, offering valuable lessons on perseverance, creativity, and the importance of representation in media. “We Education has played a crucial role in my journey, and I am honored to support an organization that champions access and success for all students.”

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