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2023 Fellowship Donation Campaign

Close the Gap Foundation

Support Close the Gap By Close the Gap Foundation Close the Gap Foundation Close the Gap is gearing up for the 2023 Summer Fellowship Program, and we are excited to welcome 36 students and 36 mentors! Check out this article to learn more. What is needed to run a successful program? What else is needed?

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Honoring a Father's Diversity Legacy in Higher Ed

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

De los Santos, a posthumous recipient of a 2023 Diverse Champions Award, is remembered by colleagues as a great friend, an outstanding mind, and a determined educator who placed access and equity at the center of his work. In a precedent-setting career in higher education, the late Dr. Alfredo de los Santos Jr. He never excluded anyone.

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First Gen Focus: April 2023 Edition

Close the Gap Foundation

Look at their website, social media accounts, and any recent news articles to get a better understanding of their mission and values. Furthermore, Imposter syndrome is a common experience among many first-generation low-income students during interviews.

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Empowering Dreams and Overcoming Barriers: The Unforgettable Journey of TRIO Students at the 2023 National Student Leadership Congress

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She believes experiences like NSLC help educate students on every state’s unique challenges and education inequalities. COE has seasonal student opportunities for TRIO students and recent graduates. It’s too expensive to fly for my family, but I could finally do that.” 

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services

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My name is Krystal Hicks, 38, and I’m a University of New Hampshire 2007 graduate and former TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participant. Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued dedication to supporting first-generation, low-income students. They indeed held me down, and I’m forever grateful.

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Breaking Barriers in Finance: The Impact of TRIO on Student Support Services Alumna Ashley Thomas

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Breaking Barriers in Finance: The Impact of TRIO on Student Support Services Alumna Ashley Thomas August 14, 2023 — by Holly Hexter, Neve Dole B Ashley Thomas spearheaded a strategic collaboration bridging TRIO Programs with Thermo Fisher Scientific.

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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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Yang, whose parents are Hmong refugees from Laos , says the TRIO programs are critical for low-income students and families like hers to erase barriers to college access and allow students to envision themselves and their futures in unforeseen ways.

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