Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Levon Esters will become vice provost for graduate education at Penn State and dean of its Graduate School, effective May 1, 2023. He is also director of the Mentoring@Purdue program and director of Cornell University’s Thomas Wyatt Turner Fellowship Program.

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AUGUST 15, 2024

By securing inaugural grant funding from the U.S. Notably, Bowie State University is the only historically Black university to have received the grant in 2023, marking an historic achievement and presenting as a beacon of hope for inclusive and equitable education. Department of Education’s Augustus F.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 5, 2024

Mellon Foundation was accepting grant proposals for disability studies projects, she eagerly submitted one for a fellowship program designed to cultivate the work of disabled scholar-activists. Fellows receive mentorship and $10,000 in project funding.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 5, 2024

PCC’s Community Excellence Grants program allows faculty, staff, and students to propose ideas in service of the school, its diverse campus, and its nearby communities. According to the college, the internal grant awards total approximately $1 million a year. The 2023-24 school year saw 12 pilot initiatives implemented, Oviedo says.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 6, 2023

The cautionary advice dispatched by his mentors when Dr. José Vargas-Muñiz was a college student dented his confidence and, on several occasions, tripped him up. A number of them mentor budding scientists of color at a time when the scientific sphere remains overwhelmingly white and male. of the population.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

applied behavior analysis, Institute of Applied Behavioral Sciences, Endicott College; and postdoctoral fellow, Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Career mentors: Dr. Caio Miguel, California State University, Sacramento, and Dr. Michael F. psychology, California State University, Sacramento; M.A.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 9, 2024

With enrollment hovering at 13,885 as of fall 2023, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. Williams is also involved in curriculum development and recently received a $600,000 grant focused on food allergies research in education. A&T) is the largest historically Black university in the country.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

educational research and policy analysis (higher education), North Carolina State University Career mentors: Dr. Audrey “AJ” Jaeger, North Carolina State University; Dr. Jori Hall, University of Georgia; Dr. Tony Cawthon, Clemson University; Dr. Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr., sociology and political science, Elon University; M.Ed.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Whether it’s a dissertation, a program, a grant, whatever it is. Nathaniel Currie Title: Assistant Professor, Department of Social Work, Clark Atlanta University Age: 40 Education: B.S., I think too many times we lose our voice, and that’s the opposite of what needs to occur.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Awards September 12, 2023 — by Maura Casey The Walter O. At the Council for Opportunity in Education’s 2023 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Mason Award.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

You can meet the 2023 Community Scholars here —and if you’re a high school senior, college undergrad or graduate student of any age, you are invited to apply now! scale), demonstrate care through community service during the last twelve months, and be recommended by 1-3 teachers, coaches, community leaders, or mentors. GPA (on a 4.0

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Isabel Wilkerson’s Powerful Address on America’s Caste System Opens the 2023 COE Annual Conference September 11, 2023 — by Maura Casey Isabel Wilkerson’s keynote at COE’s 2023 Annual Conference addressed America’s caste system, emphasizing collective responsibility for change and historical parallels.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

Chan School of Public Health Career mentors: Catherine Klapperich, Boston University; Adriana Velazquez Berumen, World Health Organization; and Erin Kobetz, University of Miami Words of encouragement/wisdom: Be very intentional about what you choose to take on and how you choose to spend your time. global health, Harvard T.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

biology, Bennett College; MPH, health behavior and health education, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; and Doctor of Science, society, human development and health, Harvard University Career mentors: Dr. Ana V. Diez Roux, Drexel University; Dr. Felton James Earls, Harvard University; Dr. Sherman A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

This granted me more time to spend connecting internationally and nationally, where I had not previously considered those networks,” said Moore, who teaches junior and senior undergraduates and first and second-year graduate students. biomedical engineering, The Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D.,

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

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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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey October 2, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones Becoming COE president, I strive for educational equity, inspired by my parents’ resilience and belief in transformative education for all. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

Inside the UIA’s 2023 Annual Report bridget Thu, 05/09/2024 - 00:10 Image Graduation Higher Ed Leadership Student Success University Innovation Lab This coming October, the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) will celebrate ten years of collaborating with higher education institutions to increase their graduation rates.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 11, 2023

mathematics, Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Career mentors: Dr. Rafael H. He is the primary investigator on a National Science Foundation disciplinary grant of nearly $250,000. master’s, and undergraduate students at CSU, and he mentors graduate students in Mexico.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

He highlighted the importance of an empathetic, albeit “tough” mentor in a student’s college access journey. The beginning of the program was an expected geographic and culture shock for students, especially those who grew up with a rural background, Santana said.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

the Council for Opportunity in Education awarded the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award to Surangel S. At the COE annual conference, President and First Lady Whipps of Palau received the 2023 TRIO Family Achievement Award, underscoring TRIO’s family-wide influence on their leadership journeys. Whipps Jr. ,

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Scholarship America

MARCH 1, 2023

Updated March 2023 If you’re heading to college next year, there’s a good chance you’re paying at least part of the bill with scholarship aid. According to Sallie Mae , around 73% of college students received at least one scholarship or grant from their college, from a hometown organization or from a national provider.

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Civitas Learning

OCTOBER 10, 2024

They feel empowered to work together with other support staff, such as academic advisors, mentors, and tutors, and connect students with the right resources across campus. The 2023 Civitas Learning Impact Report analyzed over 500 initiatives affecting more than 3.9

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey It isn’t enough for TRIO students to have a successful experience in college. Boyden Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-based Mentoring at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

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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. Scholastica Student Success Improving success for pre-health students Joe Fritsch, Ph.D.,

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

At Southeastern Louisiana University, we run three classic Upward Bound and two Upward Bound Math-Science programs currently and have received Federal TRIO grants since 1987. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2025

In a timely publication released Thursday, education experts outline concrete strategies to support Black student success in college amid growing national pressures on diversity initiatives and following the 2023 Supreme Court decision limiting race-conscious admissions.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He recommended they engage with people they align with, who will become their mentors. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. He did not plan to be a politician; he simply wanted to give back. Public service is one way but not the only way, he noted.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

However, she acknowledged that “it’s way too early to tell” the long-term effects of the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling. She said programs such as “near-peer” mentoring are powerful. “It Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. It doesn’t have to all be done by us [faculty or administrators].”

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Perez also highlighted the unique role of TRIO professionals as mentors and guides, remarking, “The real genius is that [the creators of TRIO] knew they had to find special people, special leaders, who could walk that journey with TRIO participants.” Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Department of Education disqualified nearly 80 applicants in the FY2017 grant competition for non-substantive “errors,” like line spacing and font size. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. This program is vital for our community,” Espaillat remarked.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

In 2023, the youth demographic served by The Door reflected New York City’s rich diversity: 38% Black, 38% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% White, 13% multi-racial, and 28% foreign-born. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. These and other intersecting issues make The Door’s mission even more vital.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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