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Rhodes College Joins Initiative to Expand Access for Highly Talented Low-Income Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Jennifer Collins “I am grateful to have the opportunity to engage with other colleges and universities dedicated to expanding access and opportunity,” said Rhodes College President Dr. Jennifer Collins. The college offers merit-based scholarships, need-based financial aid, fellowships, ROTC opportunities, and other programs.

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Pell Grant Increase Will Help Low-Income Students, But More is Needed

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29, the new federal spending plan is set to increase the Pell Grant in 2023, allowing low-income students a chance to access up to $7,395 each year. During COVID-19, Whittier was able to direct federal support to the students. With President Biden’s signature on Dec. Dr. Karen A.

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Free College Programs in New Mexico and Arizona Can Help More Students Receive an Economic Return from Higher Education

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However, the details of free college programs vary widely and involve tradeoffs between how many students the program will serve, the financial support each student receives, and the program’s costs. Students may attend either a two-year or four-year New Mexican public institution.

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HBCUs: Beacons of Opportunity

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Williams They continue to be essential beacons of higher education for the talented students who attend them. Not only do HBCUs enroll twice as many first-generation, low-income students, but they also outperform peer institutions in improving the economic standing of their students.

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We are Not an ‘Issue’: We are Your Students of Color!!

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As minoritized individuals and scholars, we must set the record straight on several real ‘issues/problems’ confronting students of color. This is necessary but must include intentional and proactive scholarship and resources on racial identity development. Gifted and talented under-referrals and underrepresentation.

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

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Within the context of TRIO programs, this research will focus on identifying institutional assets and barriers affecting first-generation and low-income learners’ career growth and developing an evidence-based theoretical model toward increasing awareness about institutional capacity.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

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Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, partners with over 62 high schools across the state, facilitating college access for Latino, rural, and other marginalized communities. It enrolls roughly 43% first-generation Latino students. There is also a family resource center that supports undocumented students.

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