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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He was so successful, in fact, that by the time he graduated from high school, Williams had achieved access to the same country club that barred him due to his race. His first ambition after college was to make money, and he entered the corporate world and earned his MBA from Fontbonne University.

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University of Maryland Reckons with the Past

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Hughes-Watkins acknowledged that UMD leadership’s complete support of the project, including funding, has made all the difference in the project’s success. It took a village, Hughes-Watkins said, from the interning students conducting research, to the advisory board and community liaisons, to create the report.

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Investing in Community Colleges

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Approved proposals came from a wide range of departments and fields and included funding requests for ideas such as nutrition-themed exhibits, a peer leadership and mentorship program for international students, a study abroad program in Hawaii, and a diversity career panel series for students from marginalized communities.

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New Report from Mainstay Recommends Ways to Improve the College Experience for First-Generation Students

Student Research Foundation

Kirk Daulerio, Co-Founder, Mainstay, writing in Bridging the Gap: How can emerging technology chart pathways to completion for first-generation students?, Some findings include: First-generation students are less confident about attending college. points higher than non-first-generation students.

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Supporting the Whole Student Through Holistic Advising: Reflections on ED’s Raise The Bar Summit

IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

As a first-generation student, U.S. Not knowing where to find guidance is a common challenge faced by many of today’s college students. To elevate strategies that ease the strain of those challenges to support student success and completion, the U.S.

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Navigating the Path to Student Success Through Essential Guidance and Support

Timely MD

TimelyCare Student Success Coaching Q&A With Dr. Nicole Guerrero Trevino Vice President for Student Success LinkedIn Tell us about your career journey and dedication to student success in higher education. Why are we seeing a growing demand for student success resources in higher education?

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The Role of Mental Health in Workforce Development

Timely MD

“Despite the excellent care they may receive from virtual, on-campus, and community health centers today, college students’ mental health issues won’t vanish when they become college graduates. We must continue to prioritize their overall well-being to help the class of 2022 make a successful college-to-career transition.”