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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 we were ineligible for TRIO, my brother had the good fortune to participate in a state-funded program, Conn CAP (Connecticut Collegiate Awareness and Preparation Program).

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Featured Partner Scholarships: April/May 2023

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This week, we feature awards for members of LendKey member credit unions; for women pursuing STEM; and for students who’ve started their college careers and face financial barriers to continuing. LendKey Scholarship Program LendKey connects students with credit unions for in-school loans and student loan refinancing options.

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Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts

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Darren Jackson , founder and chair of All In Milwaukee , spoke about his surprise at learning that a high school program giving students high-quality work experiences one day did not translate into high college graduation rates. The students in the high school program graduated from college at only a 36 percent rate. “We

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“A Million Miles Away” watch party with José Hernández

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I had tremendous support from the University of the Pacific and Franklin High School, where I benefited from all these programs. From there, I started visiting local high schools and community colleges, passionately advocating for STEM education.  The impact of the TRIO Student Support Services programs on my life has been profound.

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Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences

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Blogs Oklahoma cooperative extension service: Family and consumer sciences January 31, 2023 Gina Peek Associate Dean, Extension Engagement and Continuing Education, Oklahoma State University The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB. Answer: Look for opportunities.

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Trauma-informed practices in higher education: Building support communities from the topdown

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Blogs Trauma-informed practices in higher education: Building support communities from the top down August 9, 2023 Joanna Krueger Associate Professor of Chemistry, UNC Charlotte The views and opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of EAB.

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4 reasons your labor market analysis isn’t capturing employer demand for graduates

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Blogs 4 reasons your labor market analysis isn’t capturing employer demand for graduates By Ben Campbell Maybe you’ll find this situation familiar: you’ve heard from faculty and industry leaders about strong and growing demand for a particular program. Why growing employer demand doesn’t guarantee success for cybersecurity programs 3.