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Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students

COE

Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students April 11, 2023 — by Holly Hexter Colleges can do more to help first-generation students address mental health challenges as they transition to campus life, an Ohio State University researcher says.

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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program 

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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. this summer. Create Change.

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Promoting Help-Seeking Behaviors Among Underrepresented College Students

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A recent nationwide survey by TimelyCare, higher educations most trusted virtual health and well-being provider, shows that 71% of college students experience mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression. Normalizing these conversations is critical to reducing this stigma.

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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

COE

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. However, I am ready to serve and continue the work necessary to ensure success for our first-generation, low-income students in getting to and through college.

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Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Awards

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Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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Isabel Wilkerson’s Powerful Address on America’s Caste System Opens the 2023 COE Annual Conference

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Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! House of Representatives Blog The Nation Watches as Upward Bound Alumna Cheryl Johnson Serves as Interim Leader of the Speaker-less U.S. House of Representatives by Terrance L.

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The Door: A Lifeline for New York City’s Youth 

COE

Today’s youth face a range of growing challenges—financial instability, a housing crisis, and a national mental health emergency. Many New Yorkers have shared how The Door’s wraparound supports have been crucial in transforming their lives. These and other intersecting issues make The Door’s mission even more vital.