Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

“We’ve also provided emergency housing, financial support for off-campus temporary housing and scholarships for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) students,” says Morishita. There is also a family resource center that supports undocumented students. That analysis attributed much of the effect to living on campus.

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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

”  –Tai Tran, co-founder and president at Close the Gap Foundation and a Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister These 30 cohorts, or mentoring circles, led by Forbes 30 Under 30 listers spent their monthly meetings tackling topics ranging from inclusion in the workplace to career pivots.

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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. I liked CtG's work to help FGLI students navigate through college.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

His pioneering work expanding broadband access and promoting digital literacy has allowed countless low-income students to pursue their educational aspirations. Lesia Crumpton-Young , immediate past president of Texas Southern University, has profoundly impacted higher education, particularly for marginalized students.

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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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