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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These are last-dollar funds, which means it covers a student’s remaining costs for tuition and fees after all other aid—scholarships, grants, stipends and tuition waivers—has been awarded, and it does not cover the cost of housing, food, transportation, books or supplies. Students and their families don’t understand the inner workings.”

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More Than 10,000 TRIO Alumni Urge Congress to Protect Federal TRIO Programs

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Across the country, TRIO students, alumni, staff, and community partners will give back through local service projects, public events, and storytelling activities that showcase the power and impact of TRIO. Media Inquiries For media inquiries or to arrange an interview, please contact Terrance L.

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For the Common Good

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As researchers, practitioners, and healthcare workers reflect on the events of the last two and a half years, programs related to public health have become a priority at many colleges and universities. His role in the creation of the new major has been developing curriculum, course content and rubrics.

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For Hispanic-Serving Institutions, the Designation is Not the Destination

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Established in 1992, this federal designation is granted to institutions with an enrollment that consists of at least 25% Hispanic students. I did not see myself reflected in the curriculum, my professors, or the administration. There are currently nearly 600 HSIs across the country. of enrollment.

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Unleashing Economic Opportunity: Honoring the Legacy of the March on Washington

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Additionally, by collaborating with local governments and industry partners, these institutions can serve as a hub for entrepreneurial development, offering incubator programs, mentorship opportunities, and networking events that connect aspiring entrepreneurs with resources and guidance.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Among the services it provides to first-year students are individualized academic advising, tutoring and community-building events. Students can participate in events and come into the CAMP office and discuss questions they may have. They learn about what we call the hidden curriculum of grad school,” Janssen says.

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Bringing Mental Health to Middle Schools (And to the Fairway)

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When Active Minds received a three-year $3 million grant last year from United Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Optum, our team could not have imagined the impact that this partnership would have on the growth of our community.