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National University Announced The Launch Of The Cause Research Institute

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2023

This institute will seek to close the academic barriers that marginalized and nontraditional students face in higher education. The CRI will concentrate on expanding undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate research opportunities for underrepresented students and institutions.

Nontraditional student

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Supporting Non-Traditional Paths to Student Success

Scholarship America

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Picture “a college student.” Just how many non-traditional students are there? Just how many non-traditional students are there? While we still tend to think of traditional college students as the “default,” the fact is more than half of all college attendees fall into one or more “non-traditional” categories.

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Student success Success Nontraditional student Scholarship

Delivering Holistic Support at a Large Urban Community College District with Dr. Ruth Reinhart

Civitas Learning

MAY 28, 2024

Subscribe: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Youtube Music | Full Transcript Community colleges are seeing increased enrollment as more students pursue short-term degrees and vocational programs. This allows advisors to reach students in the time and manner that works best for them, resulting in a 75% participation rate.

Community college

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Expanding Horizons: The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Program

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. This program provided students with an unparalleled opportunity to explore the world and their place within it. Learn more about COE’s opportunities for students and recent alumni.

First generation

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Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward

COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

He’s taken the research-based Caring Campus framework, which he called “transformational” for community colleges, to his Hispanic-Serving Institution of 4,845 students. “If If you’re doing everything you can by your mission and encouraging students’ voices,” Vela said, “you’re going to see tremendous results.

Inclusion

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

COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

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.

Education

Education First generation Nontraditional student Leadership

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

COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

Mental health

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Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Mason Jr. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity

COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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.

Education

Education First generation Nontraditional student Leadership

U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference

COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. this summer. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

Education

Education Nontraditional student First generation Leadership

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees October 16, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm Regardless of race, ethnicity, or institutional type, 80% of students surveyed believed that their financial commitment was worthwhile in the long run. WASHINGTON, D.C.–

First generation

First generation Students Leadership Nontraditional student

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

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.

First generation

First generation Students Nontraditional student Leadership

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. Each year, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) hosts the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) in Washington, D.C. this summer. To view more pictures from NSLC 2024, click here.

Leadership

Leadership First generation Students Nontraditional student

EQUALITY, Spring 2024

COE

MAY 3, 2024

January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student. Wolanin Congressional Intern Ni’Aisha Banks.

First generation

First generation FAFSA Nontraditional student Leadership

EQUALITY, Summer 2024

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Each year, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) hosts the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) in Washington, D.C. Hamm Click to view the page: “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. territories converged to embark on a journey of discovery and leadership.

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First generation Leadership Equity Nontraditional student

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

COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Hamm The Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association at UL Lafayette is among the first University-established alumni societies specifically for TRIO students. Carmouche, a trailblazing advocate for TRIO students and dedicated educator, this association stands as a testament to his lifelong commitment to educational equity and student success.

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First generation Education University Leadership

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

COE

JULY 12, 2024

Hamm As more first-generation college students enroll in higher education, this course becomes not just timely but essential, highlighting the growing need for support and guidance in their educational journeys. Developing a list of campus or organizational resources that support first-generation college students’ success.

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

COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

Hamm These outstanding alumni of the Federal TRIO Programs have demonstrated exemplary leadership, dedication, and commitment to advancing educational opportunities and breaking barriers for underserved students. FLi Sci’s mission is to empower first-generation or low-income (FLi) students of color to pursue careers in science and medicine.

Education

Education First generation Leadership Nontraditional student

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

COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

His experiences resonate deeply with our mission to support underserved students, and we look forward to the inspiration and motivation he will bring to our attendees.” 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.”

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First generation Education Nontraditional student Leadership

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

COE

MAY 31, 2024

Wolanin Congressional Internship to support students beyond the singular individual who is selected for the program. “Supporting the aspirations of first-generation college graduates is a cause deeply personal to me,” said Stoner. COE and the family of Thomas R. the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico.

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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

COE

MAY 10, 2024

The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

Low income student

Low income student First generation Higher education Equity

A Deeper Study of Higher Education Leadership

The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 24, 2023

I've dedicated my life to helping more and more diverse students be more successful in the world of higher education so that they have more opportunities in their lives. If it wasn't for the education opportunities I had and the right people showing up at the right time, there's no chance I'd be doing the kind of work I'm doing now.

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Henry Bonilla Honored with 2024 COE Lifetime TRIO Achievement Award

COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

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National University Announced The Launch Of The Cause Research Institute

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Delivering Holistic Support at a Large Urban Community College District with Dr. Ruth Reinhart

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

Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Mason Jr. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity

U.S. Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

EQUALITY, Spring 2024

EQUALITY, Summer 2024

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

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

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

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

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

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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Henry Bonilla Honored with 2024 COE Lifetime TRIO Achievement Award

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