Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

The Active Minds Student Advisory Committee (SAC) is made up of fifteen young adult leaders who represent the Active Minds student voice nationally through media and other student forums. We’re excited for you to “meet” our 2023-2024 Student Advisory Committee cohort below.

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COE

APRIL 24, 2024

At Policy Seminar 2024, Secretary Cardona Calls Education Advocates to Action April 24, 2024 — by Adryan Garcia “I’ll be honest with you,” Secretary Cardona said. So, as you go out there on the Hill and advocate, bring stories of the students whose lives you’re impacting with you.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Those selected will receive a full tuition/fee waiver and $25,000 from Darden College, allowing students to fulfill program requirements such as travel to the annual AACTE national conference and the Holmes Summer Policy Institute and Day on the Hill. student with 18 completed credit hours who identify as racially and ethnically diverse.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

For Dr. Lauren Christine Mims, few challenges are more important in public education than creating spaces for Black students to flourish and thrive. Colleagues and students hail Mims for shifting the focus away from viewing Black students, parents, and families through a deficit lens.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They shared a common spirit in their separate spheres: to advance people of color through mentoring and teaching. He mentored generations of students and colleagues, from being one of only three Black faculty members and the first Black tenure-track professor at Indiana University to his long-time service at Howard University.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 18, 2024

Diverse: Issues In Higher Education's 2024 Emerging Scholars shared sentiments of drive, hope, community, and validation during a webinar Thursday. To accompany the release of its 2024 Emerging Scholars magazine edition, Diverse hosted its first-ever panel for the 15 outstanding scholars it recognized this year.

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JANUARY 30, 2024

AAC&U is accepting applications for the 2024 institute , held virtually June 25-28.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

educational leadership & policy analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison Career mentors: Dr. Rachelle Winkle-Wagner, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Dr. Alberta M. She would like to see underrepresented and marginalized students thrive and succeed in higher education. It’s about the whole student, not parts of the student.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 23, 2024

“Natasha exemplifies the true spirit of a student-athlete at Indiana University and the women’s soccer program, dedicating herself not only to academic and athletic excellence but also to serving her campus and community,” said Erwin Van Bennekom, women’s soccer head coach at Indiana. “As

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 20, 2024

Students in the New York tri-state area will have a new opportunity this summer to explore a lucrative career in healthcare, thanks to a partnership between Mercy University and Medical Sales College (MSC). As a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), just under three quarters of their students are from underrepresented populations.

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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.

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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

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Crystal Eufemia Garcia’s research examines the mechanisms by which racially minoritized college students experience campus environments. Garcia co-chairs the Association for the Study of Higher Education’s Council on Ethnic Participation’s Mentor-Protégé Program, a leadership role among others in her professional organization memberships.

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COE

MARCH 23, 2024

Congress Averts Shutdown, Levels Funding for TRIO and GEAR UP Programs in FY24 March 23, 2024 — by Owen Toomey Because the Fiscal Responsibility Act, also known as the debt limit deal, capped federal spending at FY23 levels, the Federal TRIO Programs received level funding at $1.191 billion. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

health psychology, East Carolina University Career mentors: Dr. Jeannie Golden, East Carolina University; Dr. Diane Finley, Prince George’s Community College; and Dr. Christine McDermott, Delaware State University Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Don’t stretch yourself out too thin. I love my students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

political science, Binghamton University Career mentors: Dr. David L. Pass this on to your students and prioritize their mental and emotional wellbeing rather than trying to instill a strict work ethic. The students keep me hopeful. history, Tufts University; M.A., international affairs, The New School; and Ph.D.,

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COE

JANUARY 25, 2024

Congress Marches Towards Spring Finale for FY24 Appropriations January 25, 2024 — by Kimberly Jones Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) is seen before a vote for Speaker in the House Chamber on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. In mid-January, Congress passed a third Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent a partial government shutdown.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

She will lead the organization in 2024-2025. Scott says that, like Howard, she’s deeply committed to addressing the structural barriers that stand in the way of helping students achieve. Scott also holds the Robert J. You have the ability to move the field forward because AERA is the largest research organization in the world.”

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COE

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Unfortunately, neither body will complete its work before October 1 , which marks the beginning of the new Fiscal Year, FY 2024. In other words, Program Year 2023-2024 is funded by the FY2023 bill passed last year. If not, the federal government will ‘shut down’ all non-essential services.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 25, 2024

political science, Binghamton University Career mentors: Dr. David L. Pass this on to your students and prioritize their mental and emotional wellbeing rather than trying to instill a strict work ethic. The students keep me hopeful. history, Tufts University; M.A., international affairs, The New School; and Ph.D.,

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Flohr The " 2024 Black LGBTQ+ Youth Report " – which the HRC Foundation created in partnership with the University of Connecticut – examines data from their 2022 survey of more than 12,000 LGBTQ+ teenagers, ages 13-17, and suggests ways in which parents and educators can help. Charleigh J. Lawson, associate director for HRC’s HBCU Program.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 11, 2024

Matthews in starting what was initially a monthly newsletter on Black Issues In Higher Education , we now know the power of pathways in helping Black boys like me go from being a nerdy high school student in Richmond, Virginia, to a tenured professor at a flagship state university where the governor once stood in the Schoolhouse Door.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 30, 2024

geography, Oregon State University Career mentors: Dr. Leslie Duram, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Dr. Larry Becker, Oregon State University; Dr. Joan Gross, Oregon State University; Dr. Shireen Hyrapiet, Houston Community College; Dr. It could even — worst case scenario — actually pose even more detrimental impacts on them.”

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COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

GET FREE ADVOCACY TOOLS As current government spending expires on Saturday, November 18 , Speaker Johnson hopes to pass another continuing resolution through early 2024. COE is challenging the TRIO community to engage with their Representatives and Senators as soon as possible.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

counselor education & supervision, The Ohio State University Career mentors: Dr. James L. Mayes says the project focuses on the students’ strengths despite the challenges they may experience in school, such as poor funding to school districts or a lack of training for faculty and staff.

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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. billion today.

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COE

MARCH 20, 2024

March 20, 2024 — by Terrance L. Reflecting on the lessons learned over 60 years of TRIO, President Jones emphasized the importance of unity across racial and geographical lines in advocating for low-income, first-generation college students. She concluded, “We will be beating this drum throughout the rest of 2024.”

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COE

APRIL 24, 2024

Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity April 24, 2024 — by Tommy Walls At the heart of TCDP lies a commitment to reducing income and wealth disparities, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has access to the tools and resources necessary to thrive in today’s competitive job market.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

student affairs administration/higher education, Ball State University, Teachers College; Certificate, College and University Teaching, Ball State University, Teachers College; Ph.D., educational leadership and policy, University of Texas at Austin, College of Education Career mentors: Dr. Victor B. Dr. Victor B.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

Demystifying Graduate School: A Guide for First-Gen BIPOC and Nontraditional Students April 16, 2024 — by Yvette Martinez-Vu and Miroslava Chavez-Garcia Is Grad School for Me? Representation is crucial, and we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by first-gen BIPOC students. Our book, “ Is Grad School for Me?

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COE

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. Department of Education , which would support 55 new TRIO Student Support Services grants in the pending competition. This ask includes the $20 million proposal by the U.S.

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COE

MARCH 21, 2024

Senator Jon Tester’s View from Capitol Hill March 21, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm As the Senate co-chair of the Congressional TRIO Caucus, he reaffirmed his commitment to advocating for the transformative impact of TRIO programs on students’ lives. Hamm Click to view the page: Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change. Create Change.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 22, 2024

architecture, Columbia University Career mentors: Dr. Mabel Wilson, Columbia University; Danielle Smoller, Columbia University; Dr. Hazel Edwards, Howard University; Bradford Grant, Howard University; and Rashida Ng, University of Pennsylvania Words of wisdom/advice for new faculty members: “Your work matters. from 2015 to 2017.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Georgetown University Law Center Career mentors: Eloise Pasachoff, Georgetown University Law Center; Janel George, Georgetown University Law Center; Noah Zatz, UCLA School of Law; Dr. Laura Gomez, UCLA School of Law; and Ching Wen Rosa Yen, St. legal studies, St. John’s University; LL.M., UCLA School of Law; and J.D.,

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COE

MARCH 22, 2024

Can Learn from Alaska March 22, 2024 — by Terrance L. She shared poignant stories of schools sacrificing resources to ensure students receive basic nutrition, illustrating the harsh realities many Alaskan communities face. What Washington, D.C. Hamm Click to view the page: Level Up: Unite Voices. Create Change. Create Change.

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Knowledge Avatars College

APRIL 23, 2024

Unlock Your Learning Potential with AI Companions Emiliano for E… Tue, 04/23/2024 - 16:30 How many times have we wished for someone to guide us exactly how we want to, at our pace, with our learning style? It's like having your personal mentor available 24/7, tweaked to your learning style! Guess what? The future is already here!

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