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Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students

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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? ” helps readers make informed decisions about their academic and professional futures. Our book, “ Is Grad School for Me?

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The Connections that Keep Students on Track

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As covered in Inside Higher Ed : “One particularly troubling enrollment trend exacerbated by the pandemic … is the decline of underrepresented groups—specifically Black, first-generation and low-income students. Those connections can provide students with the first and fastest line of defense when their basic needs are at risk.

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Data’s Role in Shaping Education Policy Highlighted at COE Conference 

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Department of Education and Axim Collaborative explored the power of data in driving educational outcomes for TRIO students. Aaron Brown, executive vice President of COE and a TRIO Student Support Services alumnus, moderated the discussion by emphasizing the potential of TRIO data. Department of Education, and Stephanie Miller.

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

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Carmouche , who passed away on March 31, at the age of 83, was a beloved figure in the educational community and one of the first black employees at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. This association will ensure his legacy endures, fostering success and opportunity for future generations.” this summer.

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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

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This stratification is further compounded by differences in financial aid availability and college costs, which disproportionately burden low-income students with unmet financial needs. ” The report also contains a wealth of information on how the 50 states and Washington, D.C. the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico.

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

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These programs provide educational support to students from low-income, first-generation backgrounds, helping them to succeed in higher education and beyond. FLi Sci’s mission is to empower first-generation or low-income (FLi) students of color to pursue careers in science and medicine.

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

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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.” For more information about the COE annual conference and to register, please visit www.coenet.org. With Matthew A. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.