COE

APRIL 7, 2023

Through its myriad membership services, the Council works with colleges, universities, and agencies that host federal TRIO programs that help more than 800,000 low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention services. To learn more, visit ascendiumeducation.org.

Grant 98

Grant First generation Career services Facilitation 98

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

JANUARY 17, 2024

Efforts by the Biden administration to pass a rule on student loan forgiveness was a major story from 2023 that will again be front and center in the new year. Smith University — an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) in North Carolina — concurs that student debt and loan forgiveness will be big stories.

Higher education 317

Higher education Education Financial aid Inclusion 317

COE

MAY 8, 2023

Through its myriad membership services, the Council works with colleges, universities, and agencies that host federal TRIO programs that help more than 800,000 low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention services.

First generation 98

First generation Education Leadership Grant 98

COE

JULY 17, 2023

Brown’s extensive experience in higher education spans more than two decades, during which he served in various roles, including associate dean for student development and achievement, first-year experience instructor, director of the Academic Success Center and TRIO Student Support Services, and chair of retention and completion committees.

Education 98

Education First generation Leadership Grant 98

COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The Federal TRIO Programs aid students in overcoming economic, social, academic, and cultural barriers to higher education. Nearly one million low-income and disabled students receive college access and retention services through COE member colleges annually.

Equity 59

Equity Accessibility Access Education 59

COE

MAY 31, 2024

Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate. Nearly a million low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention services through our member colleges and agencies.

First generation 52

First generation Grant Education Nontraditional student 52

COE

MAY 10, 2024

Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate. Nearly a million low-income students and students with disabilities each year receive college access and retention services through our member colleges and agencies.

Low income student 52

Low income student First generation Higher education Equity 52