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North Carolina Launches Expanded Direct Admission Program for 62,000 High School Seniors

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The program's inclusive design addresses systemic challenges that have historically limited college access for students from diverse backgrounds. The inclusion of community colleges in NC College Connect recognizes their vital role in democratizing higher education access.

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New Jersey's Free Teletherapy Program Delivers 78,000 Mental Health Sessions to College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

"This data makes clear that students need mental health support that is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the realities of their lives, whether they're on campus or not."

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On a Mission: Damon L. Williams Jr., Takes on the World

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In his three years there, he created the Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community in Emory’s Graduate School and the Emory Diversifying Graduate Education (EDGE) program. It’s not easy to do inclusive excellence work in higher education. which he is expects to defend in 2026 at New York University. Our discipline is hard.

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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs 

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Hamm President Trumps newly released 2026 budget proposes the complete elimination of the Federal TRIO Programs, which have helped millions of low-income, first-generation students – including veterans, adult learners, and students with disabilities – succeed in higher education for over 60 years. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill to Sustain TRIO Funding at $1.2 Billion for FY 2026

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Billion for FY 2026 July 31, 2025 — by Kimberly Jones While there are many more steps until the appropriations process for FY26 is complete, this is a monumental first step that bodes well for our future. billion for the 2026-2027 program year. Billion for FY 2026 appeared first on Council for Opportunity in Education.

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California Community College Leader Urges Funding for Black-Serving Institutions Grant Program After Bill Stalls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Trump administration has moved to eliminate various federal programs supporting underserved students, including cutting grants to historically Black colleges and universities as part of broader efforts to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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More Than 10,000 TRIO Alumni Urge Congress to Protect Federal TRIO Programs

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Today, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) proudly recognizes and applauds the more than 10,000 alumni of the Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO) who have come together in an unprecedented show of unity to oppose the Trump Administrations proposal to eliminate TRIO in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.