Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Becoming a mentor has always appealed to me. To me, being a mentor meant I had my life together. Growing up in a low-income household the thought of an office job was the pinnacle of success. When browsing online, I saw an opportunity with Close the Gap to be a mentor, and it seemed to be a great way to give back!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 10, 2024

Paul Sniegowski Since his appointment as dean in 2017, Sniegowski has been responsible for the direction of Penn’s liberal arts undergraduate curricula, programs and students in academic departments and interdisciplinary programs across the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

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Close the Gap Foundation

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This significant grant supports our unwavering mission to close the opportunity gap by empowering first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students with the resources, mentorship, and skills necessary to thrive in STEM fields and beyond. To learn more about Close the Gap, visit www.closethegapfoundation.org.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 6, 2024

This transformative program empowers first-generation, low-income (FGLI) high school juniors and seniors in California, Oregon, and Washington through project-based learning, structured mentorship, and professional skills workshops.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Alondra Gonzalez, a second-year student at Wright studying computer science, says participating in EPW has been life-changing. A first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Gonzalez says she has always been motivated to help her family move up the social mobility ladder.

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 4, 2023

This event introduced 36 first-generation, low-income high school students and their mentors from across California, Oregon, and Washington, who will embark on a three-month immersive experience aimed at driving positive change in their communities.

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 18, 2023

Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon that affects many people, but it can be incredibly challenging for first-generation, low-income students during internships or job interviews. As a first-generation, low-income student, it is crucial to recognize that you are not alone in experiencing imposter syndrome.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 24, 2023

The team at Close the Gap (CtG), spoke with the many  talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. I never had a mentor in that sense. Valerie : It was good.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program exemplified the power of study abroad for first-generation and low-income students.

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

A graduate of the  University of South Carolina , she credits her understanding of the unique challenges confronting first-generation, low-income students to her participation in the Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP), a subset of TRIO Student Support Services , during college. 

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Close the Gap Foundation

JUNE 5, 2023

The team at Close the Gap (CtG), spoke with the many  talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. I loved working with my mentor. Jasmine : I loved it.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

Gerardo de los Santos said his father mentored numerous individuals and pushed them to get their doctorates. He inspired and challenged the next generation of scholars to forge ahead and be courageous in their work, noting that his father was particularly proud of shepherding the next generation of leaders.

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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! Time is spent evaluating what else could be done to expand programs and close more gaps for first generation, low income students.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

The beginning of the program was an expected geographic and culture shock for students, especially those who grew up with a rural background, Santana said. He highlighted the importance of an empathetic, albeit “tough” mentor in a student’s college access journey.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

“My son [is] able to be in his program and not only see people that look like him but work with people that look like him and receive mentoring from people who look like him.” and New York City for the first time. ” appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education. Vil , a parent of a Young Doctor.

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Close the Gap Foundation

JULY 10, 2023

The team at Close the Gap (CtG), spoke with the many talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. What does supporting FGLI students mean to you?

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — The next evolution of Close the Gap Foundation’s flagship Social Impact Fellowship — a 3-month summer fellowship for rising high school juniors and seniors to find mentors, give back, and grow their confidence — is about to launch. But gathering feedback was just the first step.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Forbes Under 30 Circles connect Forbes 30 Under 30 Listers with first-generation, low-income (FGLI) high school and college students looking to expand their networks and their definition of success. “It’s so great having a mentor, someone that can guide us and help us.

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Close the Gap Foundation

MAY 21, 2023

The team at Close the Gap (CTG), spoke with the many talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. Any advice for future fellows/mentors?

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Close the Gap Foundation

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

” — Glen Smith, high school teacher in Columbia, Maryland As an essential part of Close the Gap Foundation’s programming serving first-generation, low-income (FGLI) students, the team is building a community of partners to bring the advantages of a diverse and influential network to those least likely to have access.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. Graduate school isn’t for everyone, as Yvette often reminds her clients.

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Close the Gap Foundation

MARCH 18, 2023

The team at Close the Gap (CtG), spoke with the many talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. Any advice for future fellows/mentors?

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. Excelencia in Education works to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices.

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COE

APRIL 10, 2024

My name is Krystal Hicks, 38, and I’m a University of New Hampshire 2007 graduate and former TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participant. This experience helped me build a network of additional supporters/mentors and a more competitive portfolio, ultimately landing my desired internship at the Eagle Tribune in my last semester.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

With the population of her students being mostly first generation and/or low-income, Jasmine understands the difficulties and challenges her students face based on her shared experience. After finishing her Bachelor’s degree at UC Riverside, Jasmine joined UC Irvine’s Teacher Education Program.

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Close the Gap Foundation

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Sharing similar motivations, Rhonda found Close the Gap as an opportunity to give back and help first-generation, low-income students. In this spotlight series, we wanted to share with you their personal stories and ‘whys’ as an educator and a board member.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Her experience working with English Language Learners and undocumented students, along with her own upbringing, helped Magret understand the different barriers and gaps that prevent students, often from first-generation, low-income background, from academically succeeding.

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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. I am certain they will all do big things.”

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 13, 2022

Along the foundation's journey to serve FGLI students with empathy and care, forming the BoE originated as a method for Close the Gap Foundation to enhance the mentor training process for its programs, which it successfully achieved through interactive workshops, educator panel discussions, and Q&A sessions on how to mentor with empathy.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Boyden Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-based Mentoring at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Students participating in All In Milwaukee , which helps minority, first-generation students and low-income students graduate from college, have a graduation rate of 91 percent. “It

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Close the Gap Foundation

MARCH 15, 2022

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — Today, Close the Gap Foundation announces its first donation from Airbnb, adding to the foundation's family of corporate sponsors committed to help close the digital divide for first-generation, low-income ( FGLI ) students in the United States.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. My new role as the president of COE is both exhilarating and daunting as I know I will encounter new challenges that have broad implications for our students.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

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. In short, money is important—but making sure students know there’s money is equally important.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They’re students like Yhan, whose pursuit of a combined medical and master’s of public health degree is both complicated and inspired by his diagnosis: “When I started college as a first-generation, low-income student in a city over a thousand miles from home, I expected to face new challenges.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Newsletter The UIA's monthly newsletter provides actionable strategies, resources, and tips for professionals in the field to help more low-income, first-generation, and students of color graduate from college. Find and share it via your podcast app!

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Newsletter The UIA's monthly newsletter provides actionable strategies, resources, and tips for professionals in the field to help more low-income, first-generation, and students of color graduate from college. Find and share it via your podcast app!

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