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TRIO Alumna and Community Advocate Nkauj Iab Yang Works to Advance Equity “So All Communities Can Thrive”

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Yang, whose parents are Hmong refugees from Laos , says the TRIO programs are critical for low-income students and families like hers to erase barriers to college access and allow students to envision themselves and their futures in unforeseen ways. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain Faces of TRIO Edwin C.

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The Evolution of the Mental Health Conversation Among College Students

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She remembers an app someone on campus mentioned, one that gives students free, 24/7 access to a behavioral health professional. Colleges and universities are allocating more resources for rapid access and assessment to address the increased workload of providers and keep students from slipping through the cracks. college students.

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Collette Yellow Robe: From academic probation to Ph.D

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Motivated by her desire to help foster equal educational access for all groups, she found support in TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain. Blog How TRIO Turned a Teen Dad into a First-Generation College Graduate.

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Jarell Green: Nurse turned Education Advocate

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Jarell Green: Nurse turned Education Advocate March 14, 2023 Jarell is a Counselor for the McNair and Student Support Services programs at the First-Generation Student Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain Faces of TRIO Edwin C.

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

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Despite their best efforts and continual improvement, recruiting and retaining a diverse team of therapists that represents students’ identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences has long been a challenge for college counseling centers. We address stigmas, the effects of the pandemic on students & access to services at #commcolleges.

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As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration

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Here are some general steps to get you started: Determine the date and time of the ceremony: The date and time should be convenient for both the graduates and the faculty. Identify the location: Consider the number of graduates, the size of the venue, and the accessibility of the location.

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The Evolution of the Mental Health Conversation Among College Students

Timely MD

She remembers an app someone on campus mentioned, one that gives students free, 24/7 access to a behavioral health professional. Colleges and universities are allocating more resources for rapid access and assessment to address the increased workload of providers and keep students from slipping through the cracks. college students.