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Compton College Addresses Student Homelessness and Basic Needs

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Once Compton College gathered all of the data and support they needed, college leaders submitted a proposal. I think the most important piece to this was we didnt ask for the planning grant, remembers Curry. We went directly for the project funding grant. Curry, however, was intentional about the request. We just wanted to help.

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How Three Bronx Institutions are Intentionally Hispanic-Serving

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The school is now eligible for Title V HSI funds that can support student recruitment, education, sense of belonging, and completion. Interim Provost Dr. Rani Roy says the school has already applied for two HSI grants and will find out in October whether they’ve been accepted.

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Male Resource Centers Promote Success Among Men of Color

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The resource centers serve as one-stops with many tailored supports that can help male students of color find a sense of purpose because it typically will include things like mentorship, academic support, career exploration, leadership development opportunities, and peer support networks,” says Jez. Dr. Roderick L.

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Study Finds that Promise Program Still Leaves Racial Gaps

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According to Dr. Natasha Warikoo, the Lenore Stern professor in the humanities and social sciences at Tufts University, the findings are important, but not surprising. “It Students who are not in college yet need more academic support, tutoring and the opportunity to enroll in AP classes, he said.

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Will Your School Start Recruiting Incarcerated Students?

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EAB experts Caylie Privitere and Matthew McAloon examine the benefits to students and institutions from the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated persons who want to pursue a college education. Our guest today discuss the restoration of Pell Grant funding for incarcerated students. Transcript [music] 0:00:11.6 Do we know?

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From TRIO to Leadership: How Support and Mentorship Shaped My Career

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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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“A Million Miles Away” watch party with José Hernández

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I attended Franklin High School on the East Side of Stockton, and my academic success in high school led me to enroll directly in a four-year university. I was taking challenging courses like Calculus, Programming, Physics, and Humanities, and I found myself struggling immensely.