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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And that is because many of our students are first-generation and low-income.” The Hartford campus itself holds a large percentage of first-generation students, according to Rola. “We know that there are certain issues that we want to tackle in the mentoring program.

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Edwin C. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain

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Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain. Edwin, who started as a tenth-grade high school student at Presidio High School in a small rural community near the Texas-Mexican border in West Texas, is a first-generation college student who initially desired to be an architect and give back to his community.

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TRIO Alumna and Community Advocate Nkauj Iab Yang Works to Advance Equity “So All Communities Can Thrive”

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Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain Faces of TRIO Edwin C. Davis: From Upward Bound Star to attorney Faces of TRIO Gabrielle A. Davis: From Upward Bound Star to attorney Click to view the page: Edwin C. Faces of TRIO Collette Yellow Robe: From academic probation to Ph.D

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

And that is because many of our students are first-generation and low-income.” The Hartford campus itself holds a large percentage of first-generation students, according to Rola. “We know that there are certain issues that we want to tackle in the mentoring program.

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As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration

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Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain Faces of TRIO Edwin C. Davis: From Upward Bound Star to attorney Faces of TRIO Gabrielle A. Davis: From Upward Bound Star to attorney Click to view the page: Edwin C. Faces of TRIO Collette Yellow Robe: From academic probation to Ph.D

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The Evolution of the Mental Health Conversation Among College Students

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Another survey by the Born This Way Foundation and Mary Christie Institute found that 1 in 5 college students already benefit from peer counseling , with rates significantly higher among Black, transgender, and first-generation students. Black, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQIA+).

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Tameka Ellington: Fashion pioneer gives back to TRIO, Kent State

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Tameka is the founder and CEO of First Generation Revolutionaries. In 2020, Tameka started First Generation Revolutionaries , a company with a mission to support students professionally, personally, and spiritually through empowering keynotes, training sessions, and mentorship programs. November 14, 2022.