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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. Graduating from high school or college is a significant achievement that deserves recognition and celebration. Graduating high school seniors often receive support from their families, friends, teachers, and the broader community.

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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

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When people ask me about my work, they often wonder if my motivation stems from being a low-income, first-generation college student myself. Although it was possible to obtain a promising middle-class lifestyle without a college degree, my grandparents did not want my mother to have to “work with [her] hands” as they did.

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services

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To say I was lucky to find the SSS program my senior year at Dover High is a massive understatement. I didn’t have the same chance to build community or hear about possible opportunities on campus since I didn’t have the time (or resources) to spend in the dining halls or dorms.

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Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.”

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Brown, a rising senior at the School Without Walls, is a member of the Young Doctors Project. Young Doctors Project Hosts 11th Annual White Coat Ceremony: “I kept him alive long enough for him to have a chance to live.” ” July 25, 2023 — by Brian Zhang Mychael Brown aspires to be either a cardiologist or an anesthesiologist.

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OER24 keynote resources – The future isn’t what it used to be: Open education at a crossroads

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In addition, we were inspired by the range and depth of work shared by so many in the international open education community who presented at and participated in the conference. The second question we posed, right at the end of our talk, was: “ What could we, as this community – this conference group – do right now? ”. Keep talking.

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Empowering Dreams and Overcoming Barriers: The Unforgettable Journey of TRIO Students at the 2023 National Student Leadership Congress

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The students—from low-income households and/or families where neither parent obtained a college degree—met Members of Congress and congressional staffers on Capitol Hill, took a tour of the National Mall and Smithsonian museums, and debated solutions to current societal issues. After arriving in D.C., After arriving in D.C.,

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Featured Partner Scholarships: April/May 2023

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We’re fast approaching a major milestone for the Class of 2023: College Signing Day celebrates the May 1 deadline for accepting admission to your college of choice, and events are already happening around the country! Students can also find plenty of valuable information and resources on LendKey’s blog!)