Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 12, 2023

educational research and policy analysis (higher education), North Carolina State University Career mentors: Dr. Audrey “AJ” Jaeger, North Carolina State University; Dr. Jori Hall, University of Georgia; Dr. Tony Cawthon, Clemson University; Dr. Donald “DJ” Mitchell Jr., My interests in higher education are focused on access,” Means said. “I

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Created in 2005 by Excelencia in Education, Examples of Excelencia is a national initiative that recognizes institutions and nonprofit organizations that identify, aggregate, and promote evidence-based practices that improve Latinx student access in higher education. Latino faculty at UTA closely mentor the students.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 11, 2023

Thomas in Minnesota, where almost all the students are minoritized and nearly three-quarters are first-generation, has managed to buck this trend. They have access to financial aid counselors, college persistence counselors, and a life coach, and are placed into paid internships after they finish a professional development course.

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IHEP Institute for Higher Education Policy

MAY 1, 2024

As a first-generation student, U.S. One Million Degrees offers coaching, mentoring, and financial and professional guidance. Another critical component of advising is helping students envision and achieve their career goals. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona didn’t always know where to turn for help in college. “It

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JUNE 23, 2023

As a first-generation college student, she appreciated the process of education and embraced its transformative aspects. It generated excitement and investment in current programs, our students and scholarships,” she said. “We Classrooms have been modernized and the campus is more technology accessible. “We

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 24, 2023

I'm a former foster child, and I'm a student who struggled with food insecurities and housing insecurities, and I'm a first-generation college student, but I went to Sac State and it was an environment where I had mentors and people who supported me, and programs and services that I benefited from,” Wood said in an interview with Diverse.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 9, 2023

I think it’s because I’m a first-generation student from a low-income area,” said the master’s candidate in educational leadership at the California State University, Fullerton College of Education. “I I didn’t really have a lot of mentors growing up who were in higher ed or had any idea what research was.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JULY 14, 2023

The human instructor can place more emphasis on things like giving emotional support to their students, encouraging them, [and] mentoring them.” If we’re going to use generative AI for instruction, we need to make sure that our students all understand how to use the technology effectively,” said Conatser. “If

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 9, 2023

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. Approximately 49% are Pell Grant eligible or have first-generation, low-income backgrounds.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

De los Santos, a posthumous recipient of a 2023 Diverse Champions Award, is remembered by colleagues as a great friend, an outstanding mind, and a determined educator who placed access and equity at the center of his work. It subsequently led him to the University of Texas at Austin, where he was the first Latinx person to receive a Ph.D.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 16, 2024

The goal was to bring new and exciting events and speakers that were accessible to students and to build awareness and provide some educational and engaging programming and resources that would offer a sense of community and belonging to our students,” says Roth. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 24, 2023

The team at Close the Gap (CtG), spoke with the many  talented fellows and mentors about their experience with the Close the Gap Social Impact Fellowship program, as well as their support for the first generation, low income (FGLI) community. I never had a mentor in that sense. Any advice for future fellows/mentors?

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COE

APRIL 24, 2024

Leveraging TRIO for Career Success: A Pathway to Opportunity April 24, 2024 — by Tommy Walls At the heart of TCDP lies a commitment to reducing income and wealth disparities, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, has access to the tools and resources necessary to thrive in today’s competitive job market.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Access to high-quality higher education is perhaps the strongest path towards reversing the poisonous culture, but today, the success of males in college lags behind their female counterparts-– with ‘cis’ and ‘identified’ Black and Hispanic/LatinX male outcomes the most concerning.” Jean’s advocacy has not gone unnoticed.

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COE

APRIL 16, 2024

We aim to demystify the graduate school application process, particularly for first-generation black, indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC, nontraditional, and low-income students who often lack access to essential resources. Graduate school isn’t for everyone, as Yvette often reminds her clients.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

“My son [is] able to be in his program and not only see people that look like him but work with people that look like him and receive mentoring from people who look like him.” They receive college access support and entrance exam preparation in the fourth year.   For some, like Christine St. ” For St.

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Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Renewable Scholarship Award George Washington Community School Dollars for Scholars provides a number of resources to help promote college access and success for the students at George Washington Community High School in Indianapolis. At that time, more than half of their scholarships were $500, so they made these worth $750.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Mason Award stands as the pinnacle of recognition bestowed by the Council for Opportunity in Education, celebrating extraordinary individuals who have made indelible contributions to the realm of college opportunity programs and the relentless pursuit of educational equity for low-income, first-generation students, and those with disabilities.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Boyden Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Evidence-based Mentoring at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Students participating in All In Milwaukee , which helps minority, first-generation students and low-income students graduate from college, have a graduation rate of 91 percent. “It

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

He highlighted the importance of an empathetic, albeit “tough” mentor in a student’s college access journey. The beginning of the program was an expected geographic and culture shock for students, especially those who grew up with a rural background, Santana said.

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COE

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. Serving on YAPC gave me direct access to the Chief of Police, Mayor, and other elected officials who often sought our advice on various policies impacting the city’s youngest residents.

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — The next evolution of Close the Gap Foundation’s flagship Social Impact Fellowship — a 3-month summer fellowship for rising high school juniors and seniors to find mentors, give back, and grow their confidence — is about to launch. But gathering feedback was just the first step.

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UofO First-Generation Student Support Blog

JANUARY 19, 2021

The more connections you have, the greater your social capital is, and the greater access to resources you have. As a first-generation and low-income college student, I had limited financial and personal support from family. It is these “ networks of relationships” that create your social capital. It is about who you know.

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Close the Gap Foundation

AUGUST 30, 2021

The Forbes Under 30 Circles connect Forbes 30 Under 30 Listers with first-generation, low-income (FGLI) high school and college students looking to expand their networks and their definition of success. “It’s so great having a mentor, someone that can guide us and help us.

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Close the Gap Foundation

MARCH 15, 2022

Sunnyvale, CALIFORNIA — Today, Close the Gap Foundation announces its first donation from Airbnb, adding to the foundation's family of corporate sponsors committed to help close the digital divide for first-generation, low-income ( FGLI ) students in the United States.

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Scholarship America

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

While the transition to online classes was initially unfamiliar and required adjustments, it made education more accessible. Thanks to her education in public health, she hopes to provide young individuals with a loving and nurturing environment, stability, access to healthcare, and a sense of belonging.

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COE

JANUARY 7, 2024

Hamm In this short Q&A, Kent Battiste, director of TRIO Upward Bound at Impact Educational and Housing Development in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, describes how introducing his TRIO program to empower enhanced data capabilities and streamlined processes, citing its flexible remote access and comprehensive student profiles as key features.

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Scholarship America

AUGUST 8, 2023

By partnering with CBOs that work directly with these students, we can ensure that our scholarship funds are getting to those who will benefit from them the most—and our CBO partners can ensure that the scholarship recipients have access to mentoring, networking and other support services as they work toward their degrees.

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Close the Gap Foundation

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Her experience working with English Language Learners and undocumented students, along with her own upbringing, helped Magret understand the different barriers and gaps that prevent students, often from first-generation, low-income background, from academically succeeding.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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Timely MD

MARCH 4, 2024

I am a first-generation college student, whose parents instilled from a very young age the importance of a college education. Success Coaching is critical for student success Supplement campus resources and expand access to help students excel with TimelyCare Student Success Coaching.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

She became the first African American female to earn undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in engineering from the university, thanks to the support and preparation she received from Upward Bound. She highlighted the importance of mentoring and credited Upward Bound with shaping her journey to becoming a university president.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He recommended they engage with people they align with, who will become their mentors. Horsford encouraged attendees who want to get active to move beyond their institutions and appreciate the role that non-profit and community organizations play in reaching students from marginalized communities. McNair and Perseverance Blog Ronald E.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

Beyond our formal expansion, the University Innovation Lab is broadening access to our knowledge and resources. UIA institutions are deeply committed to producing more low-income graduates, first generation graduates, and graduates of color across the country, and their efforts are paying off.

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COE

APRIL 11, 2023

Research Reveals Ways to Improve Mental Health Support for First-Generation Students April 11, 2023 — by Holly Hexter Colleges can do more to help first-generation students address mental health challenges as they transition to campus life, an Ohio State University researcher says. Sergeev emigrated to the U.S.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8 October 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8.

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COE

MARCH 11, 2024

for our Policy Seminar and working with you throughout the year to increase the federal investment in our nation’s first-generation, low-income students. We look forward to seeing you next week in Washington, D.C. , Get in Touch Questions? Contact COE Vice President for Public Policy Diane Shust.

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