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Texas A&M University-San Antonio Receives Grant to Address Economic Issues and Tech Access for Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Texas A&M University-San Antonio has received a $3 million grant to address economic issues and expand technology access for its student population. Texas A&M University-San Antonio The money – in the form of a “Caminos Hacia el Éxito” (Pathways to Success) grant from the U.S.

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Minoritized, First-Gen Students Most at Risk from FAFSA Delays

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The worst-case scenario, we expect less students to access and attain a critical postsecondary credential. My concern is that these gaps in attainment, the gaps in access to good jobs with benefits, health care and retirement, will continue to not go into the hands of folks who could benefit the most.” But it doesn’t work for everyone.

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Sacramento State Creates Nation's First Black Honors College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The end goal, he said, is to create a “system and network within institutions focused on creating the highest quality of access for Black students.” There will be a seminar room, study space, and lounge, all headquartered on the first floor of the library.

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The Faculty Resource Network of New York University

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Lastly, I would urge that the human component of the FRN comprised of leadership and a staff that is responsive to all requests, aims to address all issues whether they involve housing, dining, technology or library access.

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Panel Dives into Social Mobility

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

With this as a backdrop, the Education Writers Association gathered a panel of experts to discuss social mobility as part of its annual Higher Education Seminar, hosted at the University of California, Riverside. A school might be offering access to a great many low-income students, but not graduating many of them. Or vice-versa.

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President Biden Releases FY25 Budget Request to Congress

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Therefore, during COE’s upcoming Policy Seminar and throughout the FY25 appropriations season, our community will advocate for an increase of $68 million for TRIO in FY25. 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.

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Dr. Dara N. Byrne: Leveraging Public Higher Education for the Common Good

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Byrne to bring her commitment to access and equity to a new area of public higher education. Students enroll in one of eight senior CUNY colleges, taking most courses at their home campuses where they have access to the campus honors lounge. The current cohorts do take specific seminars, but Byrne wants experiential learning added.