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

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As Graduation Season Nears, Be Sure to Plan Your TRIO Celebration March 1, 2023 — by Terrance L. At the end of the event, the TRIO students arrive [at the main campus ceremony’s] graduation lineup together, which is awesome to see.” “Make sure to share that class’s accomplishments and points of pride during the program.”

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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

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My mom’s journey began on a South Carolina farm, with her parents, who had limited education, relocating to Connecticut during the Great Migration to provide better opportunities; despite initial challenges, she achieved an associate’s degree and a successful career at IBM, emphasizing the transformative potential of higher education.

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Isabel Wilkerson’s Powerful Address on America’s Caste System Opens the 2023 COE Annual Conference

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Wilkerson opened her remarks by discussing recent extraordinary events, such as one county in Texas banning her book “Caste,” last year’s overturning of Roe v. Representative Steven Horsford’s Inspirational Journey Blog From TRIO to the Halls of Congress: U.S. Both texts were the subject of her keynote speech.

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2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni

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2023 National TRIO Achiever Awards: Honoring the Journeys and Impact of Distinguished Alumni September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey Through their powerful messages, these National TRIO Achievers ensured that the Educational Opportunity Dinner was, once again, a most inspiring event that illuminated the vital role of TRIO programs in student success.

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Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning

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Blogs Here’s how to engage your alumni and facilitate lifelong learning 8 tactics to benefit your alumni—and recruit more adult leaners Professional, continuing, and online leaders too often overlook one of the most fruitful recruitment pools: alumni, many of whom are excellent candidates as adult learners.

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Building a Global Network: Top Networking Strategies for International Students to Forge Lasting Connections

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Plus, these connections can lead to collaborations and partnerships that can further enhance your career prospects. Mentorship and career guidance Connecting with experienced professionals in your field can lead to valuable mentorships. Plan ahead of time and try to have a few conversation starters ready.

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4 takeaways on combatting faculty burnout from our gathering of academic leaders

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Blogs 4 takeaways on combatting faculty burnout from our gathering of academic leaders EAB recently launched the first two-part event series for our partners focused on combatting faculty burnout and integrating a culture of well-being in academic affairs.

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