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The Political Impact of Young Americans

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Ramirez, who has experience working with unions, said this is the first generation to be worse off than their parents. His campaign efforts tended toward community colleges because those students typically live in the community year-round. By reaching those students, organizers also reach the students’ parents.

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From College to Careers: The Pell Institute Receives $748,000 Ascendium Grant to Explore Career Development within TRIO Programs

COE

Within the context of TRIO programs, this research will focus on identifying institutional assets and barriers affecting first-generation and low-income learners’ career growth and developing an evidence-based theoretical model toward increasing awareness about institutional capacity. To learn more, visit ascendiumeducation.org.

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Corporate Scholarships: 25 Companies That May Help Pay for College

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Some of these are aimed at a specific group of students, based on their heritage or field of study — both indicated in boldface below. Charter Communications. The general high school track scholarship is for graduating high school seniors with a GPA of 2.0 Charter Communications. Eligible full-time students in the U.S.

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Unlock a world of education with affordable study abroad programs

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Virtual International Exchange Activities: This includes interactive sessions such as language exchange, cultural workshops and collaborative projects with peers from various countries, enhancing cross-cultural communication and understanding. Maximizing federal student aid for overseas studies U.S.

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National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8

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National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8 October 30, 2023 — by Terrance L. Hamm Seventh annual celebration to highlight first-generation corporate leaders in virtual event on Thursday, November 2 and Wednesday, November 8.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide May 31, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The gift will support first-generation and low-income college graduates of a Federal TRIO program who apply for the Thomas R.

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New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

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The findings are expected to influence discussions around policy reform and institutional practices that better support underrepresented students navigating the complexities of higher education. Hamm, associate vice-president for communications and marketing at COE via email at terrance.hamm@coenet.org or call (202) 347-7430.