IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 1, 2024

As a first-generation student, U.S. Practitioners and advocates can submit comments to the Department by May 28, 2024. Read more about the day’s conversations and speakers, and watch the recording here. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona didn’t always know where to turn for help in college. “It

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Henry Bonilla Honored with 2024 COE Lifetime TRIO Achievement Award September 11, 2024 — by Terrance L. At the Educational Opportunity Dinner on September 10, 2024, in New York City, former U.S. At the Educational Opportunity Dinner on September 10, 2024, in New York City, former U.S. Hamm Click to view the page: U.S.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity September 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. On Monday, September 9, at the Council for Opportunity in Education’s Annual Conference in New York City, three distinguished TRIO professionals were honored with the 2024 Walter O.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Door: A Lifeline for New York City’s Youth August 26, 2024 — by Barbara Clapp Since 1972, The Door has been a beacon of hope for New York City’s youth, offering a lifeline through its comprehensive range of services. Many New Yorkers have shared how The Door’s wraparound supports have been crucial in transforming their lives.

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Scholarship America

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Essential Visionaries Scholarship Fund   Are you a future nurse, teacher, or mental health counselor? Francisco is a first-generation college student, and he says : “I plan to open my own restaurant in the future, and this scholarship truthfully brings me one step closer to achieving my goals.

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COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Data’s Role in Shaping Education Policy Highlighted at COE Conference October 16, 2024 — by Terrance L. New York, NY – To close the 2024 Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) Annual Conference, experts from the U.S. Hamm Click to view the page: Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. this summer.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Maintaining Inclusive Campuses After Affirmative Action: Educators Discuss Pathways Forward November 1, 2024 — by Holly Hexter Educators say campuses can maintain multicultural, supportive environments in the aftermath of mandates eliminating affirmative action and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. this summer.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Representative Adriano Espaillat Addresses Diversity and Education at COE Annual Conference September 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm Click to view the page: Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity Blog Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 10, 2025

Sixty percent of students now define a "safe" campus as one that includes "freedom to express my thoughts and values without harassment"—an increase of more than 8 percentage points from 2024 data, likely reflecting campus protests related to Palestine in 2023 and 2024.

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COE

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Unleashing the Power of empower at Southeastern Louisiana University February 7, 2024 — by Ron Abel Explore how Southeastern Louisiana University’s Upward Bound programs evolved with empower , seamlessly integrating to streamline operations and empower staff. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Empowering Excellence: A TRIO Program’s Journey to Streamlined Success with empower January 7, 2024 — by Terrance L. During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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EAB

MAY 23, 2023

So to your point, the non-academic students supports, the mental health students supports, investing in social workers that are on campus, investing in basic needs, making investments in customer service, overall, how do we interact with students on a kind of on a frontline level? So that story will be told in spring 2024.

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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.

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COE

MAY 3, 2024

EQUALITY, Spring 2024 May 3, 2024 — by Terrance L. 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.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8 October 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8.

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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. Policymakers are urged to address the systemic barriers that Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students face, such as financial aid limitations and inequities in mental health services.

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COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

August 21, 2024 — by Jada Walker COE’s annual National Student Leadership Congress for first-generation high school students, with its visits to the Capitol and participation in debates, is often described as transformational for the young people who participate in the five-day experience. this summer. this summer.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

EQUALITY, Summer 2024 August 15, 2024 — by Terrance L. June to August 2024 Upon arriving at American University in June, TRIO Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math-Science, and Talent Search students were warmly welcomed by their NSLC counselors, which included TRIO staff, alumni, COE staff, and former NSLC participants.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The gift will support first-generation and low-income college graduates of a Federal TRIO program who apply for the Thomas R.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now! Read this and more in the Fall 2023 issue of Equality , now available for download.

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COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill March 14, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm Although not a TRIO alumnus himself, with hard work and the support of quality educators and mentors, Secretary Cardona became a first-generation college graduate. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients August 9, 2024 — by Terrance L. The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) is proud to announce the six distinguished recipients of the 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award. . – WASHINGTON, D.C. –

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Congress created the TRIO programs because it recognized that low-income, first-generation students often face significant financial and societal obstacles to accessing and achieving success in higher education. I have long supported the TRIO programs and worked to ensure they reach the most needed students.

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), the leading non-profit organization dedicated to expanding educational opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, announced today the appointment of Aaron Brown, Ph.D., WASHINGTON, D.C. as its new executive vice president.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association September 5, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association at UL Lafayette is among the first University-established alumni societies specifically for TRIO students.

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COE

JULY 12, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals July 12, 2024 — by Terrance L. With first-generation college students making up an increasing proportion of college enrollments, this course is both timely and essential.

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COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City August 1, 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. – The COE annual conference brings together educators, administrators, and advocates dedicated to increasing college access and success for low-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. With Matthew A.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

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 May 10, 2024 — by Terrance L. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S.,

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COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity February 26, 2024 — by Terrance L. Jones remarked, “For over 20 years, COE has provided pathways for low-income, first-generation students to participate in study abroad programs.

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COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

She reminded the audience that the year began on an optimistic note: The Biden Administration requested a funding increase for TRIO of $107 million in FY 2024. On October 1 , she will assume the leadership of organization as its third president. But the celebration was short-lived.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

Powered by youth and young adults, the SAC is an integral part of the mental health work being done by thousands of Gen Z activists across the country. We’re excited for you to “meet” our 2023-2024 Student Advisory Committee cohort below. In her free time, Rachna enjoys reading and watching reality TV (especially “Survivor”).

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From Iowa to Louisiana, TRIO Day Commands National Attention February 20, 2024 — by Terrance L. ” Blog Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.” Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

JUNE 3, 2025

As a first-generation college student from a low-income family in Eastern Kentucky Appalachia, I needed TRIO to prepare me for higher education, said TRIO Upward Bound and Student Support Services alumnus Charles Hargis. Hamm Click to view the page: Three TRIO Leaders Honored with the 2024 Walter O. this summer.

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