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Study Finds that Promise Program Still Leaves Racial Gaps

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Over the past two decades, promise programs, in which recent high school graduates are offered free tuition to attend local colleges and universities, have become popular tools to bridge equity gaps in higher ed, with over 300 programs active in over 40 states. Students in college need support with the cost of living and food security.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) supports first-generation, low-income students, 81% of whom are Latino, in overcoming social and economic barriers to higher education. CSUN has put an infrastructure in place for faculty and staff recruitment, including equity review officers. Dr. Janine E.

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