Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds. 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. Additionally, 39.93% of graduate students are Latino.

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School & Student Services by Community Brands

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Annual Fund Drives: Encourage alumni, parents, and community members to contribute to annual fund drives to support financial aid initiatives. Corporate Partnerships: Forge partnerships with corporations to secure additional funding for scholarships and grants.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

For this to happen, we simply must achieve equity for those student groups that have been traditionally underserved. We are grateful for a grant from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to support this work.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

For this to happen, we simply must achieve equity for those student groups that have been traditionally underserved. We are grateful for a grant from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to support this work.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 17, 2025

The brief spotlights several successful programs, including Sacramento State University's Black Honors College the nation's first, established in 2024which provides specialized coursework, residential living communities, and dedicated academic support services.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

From TRIO to Leadership: How Support and Mentorship Shaped My Career September 30, 2024 by Juan Lopez My journey with TRIO was transformative, shaping both my educational and professional path. TRIO offered crucial academic support, mentorship, and resources that helped me navigate the complexities of higher education.

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COE

JULY 9, 2024

During my internship, one of the most memorable moments was preparing for and attending a committee hearing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The internship aligned perfectly with my academic and career goals in public administration and education policy.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Financial aid: Continuing to innovate with small emergency and completion grants to help students through temporary financial distress. Basic needs support: Expanding food pantries and related programs to support students who have minimal financial resources.

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Student success Success Mental health Students 59

The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

In 2023, we focused intensively on these four scale projects: Academic Recovery : Providing financial and academic support for students retaking high-priority courses in which they were previously unsuccessful. Our Current Scale Projects Collaborative scale projects are what make the UIA an effective force for change.

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EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Financial aid: Continuing to innovate with small emergency and completion grants to help students through temporary financial distress. Basic needs support: Expanding food pantries and related programs to support students who have minimal financial resources.

Student success 52

Student success Success Mental health Students 52

COE

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It was during this critical time that the Student Supportive Services programs played a pivotal role in my academic journey. The Student Supportive Services programs provided me with essential tutors in physics and calculus, subjects I desperately needed help with.

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We're committed to educational equity and we focus on students from 11th grade all the way through to college graduation. And I know I was guilty of that certainly at times and you're just feeling overwhelmed, and the fall is the peak busy season for a CBO and trying to support students is the first priority always. chuckle] 0:23:05.1

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COE

JULY 17, 2023

Dr. Brown, an accomplished higher education professional and a passionate advocate for student equity, will assume his new role on August 14, 2023. ” Dr. Aaron Brown’s extensive experience and unwavering commitment to educational equity make him an ideal choice for the role of executive vice president.

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COE

JULY 10, 2025

Natalia Giraldo-Santiago , PhD, LCSW , overcame early academic and emotional challenges through the critical academic support and mentoring provided by the TRIO Upward Bound program at the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 11, 2025

Compton College President Dr. Keith Curry is calling on California's top state leaders to include funding for a Black-Serving Institutions grant program in the state budget after legislation establishing the program stalled in the legislature due to fiscal constraints.

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COE

JUNE 3, 2025

In addition to its proven effectiveness, TRIO is essential in rural communities and under-resourced schools that often lack the infrastructure to support students from historically marginalized backgrounds. TRIO bridges that gapproviding personalized advising, mentorship, academic support, and a clear pathway to college completion.

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COE

JUNE 11, 2025

One of us is a Latina Pell Grant recipient who has spent the past two years visiting more than 80 colleges and universities across the country, speaking directly with first-generation and low-income students. The impact would be immediate and devasting to a generation of promising young people.

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