EAB

AUGUST 9, 2023

Our second cohort concluded in December 2021, our third cohort wrapped up in spring 2022, our fourth occurred in fall 2022, and our fifth occurred in spring 2023. All cohorts ended with presentations of the fellows’ capstone projects.

Retention 52

Retention Higher education Student success Equity 52

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

A working paper recently published by the National Bureau of Economic Research reported that PWIs can learn how to better support Black students by implementing best practices from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Sessions can focus on racial/ethnic minority development and cultural pride activities (e.g.,

Mental health 255

Mental health Higher education Education Counseling 255

Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

And that’s true throughout their college career: first-gen college seniors are 10-13% less likely to have discussed their career goals with faculty; interviewed or shadowed someone in their field or done any professional networking (according to the 2021 NSSE Career & Workforce Preparation Module).

Scholarship 52

Scholarship Low income student Students Nontraditional student 52

COE

JULY 17, 2023

Brown brings a deep understanding of the challenges underrepresented students face and a solid commitment to empowering them to achieve their educational goals.

Education 98

Education First generation Leadership Mental health 98

Timely MD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Students who dropped out due to their mental health were more likely to say they found it challenging to make connections and felt overwhelmed by the adjustment to college life than those who completed their degree. Peer mentoring programs are very successful in this regard. 34% showed symptoms of anxiety. 13% considered suicide.

Mental health 59

Mental health Accessibility Access Counseling 59

Timely MD

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Students who dropped out due to their mental health were more likely to say they found it challenging to make connections and felt overwhelmed by the adjustment to college life than those who completed their degree. Peer mentoring programs are very successful in this regard. 34% showed symptoms of anxiety. 13% considered suicide.

Mental health 52

Mental health Accessibility Access Counseling 52

COE

JUNE 11, 2025

Targeting TRIO for complete elimination in its most recent budget proposal to Congress, the Trump Administration wrongly claimed that “access to college is no longer the barrier it once was for low-income students.” TRIO isn’t a partisan program—it’s an American one—and its value has long been recognized through bipartisan support.

First generation 95

First generation Students Nontraditional student Leadership 95