COE

MARCH 10, 2023

President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget March 10, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones The proposed increase will help put many first-generation, low-income students on the path to college access, success, and the American Dream. It is said that a budget reflects one’s values.

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COE

AUGUST 9, 2023

Before the Senate left for its August recess, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved its FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) bill by a bipartisan vote of 26-2. The Federal TRIO Programs and GEAR UP were funded at FY2023 levels: TRIO at $1.2 billion and GEAR UP at $388 million.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2024

political science, Binghamton University Career mentors: Dr. David L. Riley, dean of Arts and Sciences at URI, says Mark has contributed much to the campus community and points to the recent $250,000 Knowledge for Freedom Grant that he and Dr. Catherine John, chair of Africana Studies, received from the Teagle Foundation.

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MARCH 11, 2024

President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress March 11, 2024 — by Kimberly Jones President Biden at last week’s State of the Union address. Both Federal Work-Study and Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants received level funding. Today, President Biden released his FY25 budget request to Congress.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

counselor education & supervision, The Ohio State University Career mentors: Dr. James L. Currently, she is leading a three-year project supported by a $1 million grant from the U.S. middle school math & social studies education, University of Missouri, Columbia; M.Ed., Moore, III, The Ohio State University; Dr. Donna Y.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

To get a sense of what freedom dreaming looks like in action, consider a recent visit Mims made to a middle school in Richmond, Virginia, as part of “Freedom Dreaming and Dreamkeeping with Black Girls,” a course she developed for Black middle school girls with a small grant from NYU. “I English and psychology, University of Virginia; M.A.,

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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. The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S.

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COE

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2024, preventing a government shutdown. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2024, which averts a government shutdown on November 17 , and continues to fund the federal government at FY’23 levels.

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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

JULY 18, 2023

Today, COE learned that the Federal TRIO Programs were level funded in the FY 2024 (Program Year 2024-25) Appropriations bill reported out of the House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services (LHHS). The bill maintains the maximum Pell Grant award of $6,335. It is only your advocacy that protected TRIO to this point.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Selected Community Scholars will be encouraged to participate in the Chick-fil-A Scholars Program, a one-year engagement that includes mentoring and leadership development alongside the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholars. ” To apply for the Chick-fil-A Community Scholarship, you must be a resident of the U.S. GPA (on a 4.0

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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., Hamm Click to view the page: Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change. Blog Level Up: Unite Voices.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Other key provisions of the proposed bill include: Granting “low-income” status to Pell Grant recipients. Specifically, the Educational Opportunity and Success Act would reauthorize funds for the TRIO Programs for the next six years and establish more reasonable guidelines for notice of pending grant competitions.

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COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

From Iowa to Louisiana, TRIO Day Commands National Attention February 20, 2024 — by Terrance L. TRIO participants shared with locally elected officials their TRIO success stories and how state funding—All Iowa Opportunity Scholarships, Iowa Tuition Grants, Last Dollar Scholar, and Kibbie grants—helps support their educational journeys.”

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

Throughout his career, Dr. Brown has secured over $10 million in federal and local grants to support academic initiatives at three different institutions. He completed his bachelor’s degree in psychology at Eastern Washington University, where he participated in TRIO Student Support Services.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

by Woodrow Lewis Click to view the page: Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students Blog Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students by Holly Hexter Click to view the page: From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career (..)

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across 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. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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The University Innovation Alliance

APRIL 1, 2024

Bringing Federal-Level Higher Ed Experience Back to the Community President Sacks’ shared how federal-level experience gave her a different perspective as a college president: “I understand federal grants better than many of my colleagues. And that got us the grant. Sometimes that collaborative approach will be more successful.”

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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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.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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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. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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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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