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JUNE 11, 2025

Despite decades of proven success in expanding college access and economic mobility for low-income and first-generation students, the federal TRIO programs now face elimination in the President’s budget—prompting over 10,000 alumni to urge Congress to protect this vital engine of opportunity. this summer.

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JULY 8, 2025

billion in federal TRIO funding—citing concerns over performance measures and accountability—even as TRIO programs currently serve roughly 870,000 low-income, first-generation, and disabled students nationwide (about 17,500 in Colorado). Hamm The Trump administration’s fiscal 2026 “skinny” budget proposes eliminating all $1.2

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JULY 10, 2025

McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement, Educational Opportunity Centers, and Veterans Upward Bound—who have overcome adversity to achieve remarkable success and significantly contribute to their professions and communities. Olaf College with preparing her to persevere as a first-generation college student and young mother.

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JULY 15, 2025

Hamm COE is inviting community colleges—with or without a current SSS program—to apply for the inaugural COE Award for Institutional Effectiveness, which will bestow $10,000 each on three campuses that have successfully embedded TRIO Student Support Services practices into their wider student success strategies. WASHINGTON, D.C.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2024

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. Page in a book published in 2010 concluded diversity created “better groups, firms, schools and societies.”

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JULY 20, 2024

Jabani Bennett Bennett began their tenure in 2023 with priorities that included breathing life into the new organizational mission, operationalizing the intersectional feminist and antiracist goals of the center, and co-creating leadership succession plans. I am not the expert, and I come to the students openhearted and ready to learn.”

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 18, 2023

At Bradley, I walked across a college campus for the first time. People sat outside on blankets, chatting or reading books. I sat in on my first college lecture, I sang karaoke with college students, and I spent the night sleeping on the floor of my host student’s college dorm. Louis, Missouri. The buildings were regal.

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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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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

Kim Hughes, director of the UTeach Institute at the University of Texas “What we have learned is when you require students to spend more time or more money to become a teacher, it becomes a barrier, especially for first-generation students, low-income students, and students of color.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MAY 17, 2023

Using traditional sources of financial aid and TFJSA funds, Alamo sent a special cohort of 10 students to CHCP’s program at no cost for tuition, laptop, books, and course materials. Eight were first-generation, and eight were students of color. Nine of them were female, and nine were over 25.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

For first-generation and low-income students, these programs can be life-changing, offering experiences that might otherwise be out of reach. The 2024 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program exemplified the power of study abroad for first-generation and low-income students. this summer.

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AUGUST 13, 2023

A graduate of the  University of South Carolina , she credits her understanding of the unique challenges confronting first-generation, low-income students to her participation in the Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP), a subset of TRIO Student Support Services , during college. 

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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. However, I am ready to serve and continue the work necessary to ensure success for our first-generation, low-income students in getting to and through college.

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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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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Wilkerson wrote The New York Times bestselling book, “ The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration ,” which was published in 2010. Her 2020 book, “ Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent ,” won the National Book Critics Circle Award for nonfiction. Both texts were the subject of her keynote speech.

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JANUARY 7, 2024

Empowering Excellence: A TRIO Program’s Journey to Streamlined Success with empower January 7, 2024 — by Terrance L. During a first-generation-to-college celebration, my colleague shared her positive experiences with empower. A colleague at a state university has experienced this support firsthand.

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APRIL 17, 2024

From Port-au-Prince to Policy: A TRIO Upward Bound Journey of Service and Success April 17, 2024 I was born in Boston but grew up in Port-au-Prince, where I spent the first fifteen years of my life. When I left Haiti, I pledged to my family that I would serve those who need it the most upon receiving my share of the American dream.

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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. Our book, “ Is Grad School for Me?

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Beyond first-generation college students and low-income student-specific issues, the students tackled other polarizing topics through a mock congress, from book bans and religion in school to social media and climate change. from Saturday, June 11 , until Thursday, June 15.

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The University Innovation Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Speaking with host Michael Moe , she discussed her personal experiences with student success, the UIA’s first ten years, how to scale change, and the value of embracing failure. When we first met, he said, ‘You're a bureaucrat, and we have to turn you into an entrepreneur.’ And so, I became an entrepreneur and built the UIA.”

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NACAC's Admitted

OCTOBER 10, 2023

By Don Heller, Gigi Jones, and Abby Miller The recent dismantling of affirmative action and the COVID pandemic highlighted the barriers preventing underserved, underrepresented students – students of color and those who are low-income and first-generation – from enrolling in college. Department of Education.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2023

I was eager to learn new things and books were my favorite gifts. I want to be able to take care of them as they get older and as a first-generation college student, I hope to make my parents proud of me.” She still uses that desk today, a reminder to be ambitious and always keep trying. “As Her parents have much to be proud of.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

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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OCTOBER 16, 2024

It can address broader questions surrounding college access and success for low-income, first-generation students,” said Brown. “Using data to tell powerful stories that show TRIO’s success is critical.” “This data holds the promise of far greater impact. this summer.

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COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It was the first AP course for almost a third (29 percent) of the test-takers. When asked to specify which practices make campuses welcoming for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities, all panelists spoke about the importance of elevating students’ voices. this summer.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

” Bonilla, the first in his family to attend college, went on to earn a degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin, which launched his successful career in television broadcasting before he was elected to Congress. And it happened because TRIO works.” this summer.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Networking with fellow TRIO personnel who have embraced empower provides invaluable insights and support, creating a collaborative environment for success. This advantage not only ensures a smooth present transition but also positions us strategically for future success.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Building Strong College-to-Career Pathways for TRIO Students: Insights from Industry Experts September 13, 2023 — by Maura Casey It isn’t enough for TRIO students to have a successful experience in college. The question is, how can TRIO professionals proactively help students be successful in their careers following college graduation. “We

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Create a Sense of Urgency UWM recognized the pressing need to address equity gaps in student success. Their vision focused on student success, inclusion, and a commitment to providing equitable opportunities for all students to thrive in their academic pursuits. of the population with financial holds.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Bonilla reminded TRIO practitioners in the audience that they have in their hands the real possibility of producing more leaders like Horsford. Bonilla , who was raised in poverty, said that he felt that people who succeed in TRIO have greater chances of meeting future opportunities successfully.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 7, 2024

Alan Sugg was an incredibly effective leader, very kind, very engaging, and everything came back to student success. He gave me my first opportunity when I probably didn't deserve it, but he believed in what was possible. I'll never forget a book called The Last Republicans, about George H.

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

After leaving NASA, I embarked on a career as a public and motivational speaker, and people began asking me to author a book, so I penned “Reaching for the Stars,” chronicling my journey from childhood to space. They offered me academic support that was instrumental in my success. Develop an unparalleled work ethic.

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 9, 2024

Repairing the College-to-Career Pipeline A Conversation With Aimée Eubanks Davis, Founder and CEO of Braven Elana Thu, 08/15/2024 - 18:01 Image College to Career First Generation Weekly Wisdom Braven is an inspiring organization: a nonprofit that partners with higher education institutions to guide their graduates into the workforce.

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