The University Innovation Alliance

MAY 8, 2024

UIA institutions are deeply committed to producing more low-income graduates, first generation graduates, and graduates of color across the country, and their efforts are paying off. Providing relevant content, as illustrated by the more than 800 lab downloads last year. Learn more about joining the Lab. of podcasts globally.

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EAB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

How UWM addressed financial gaps that pose large barriers to student success Case Study: Paving the Path to Equity through Completion Grants and Hold Reform Like many other institutions, leaders at UWM realized that financial barriers often hindered the progress of first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented minority students.

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

We released a virtual course in process mapping and developed 95 downloadable tools and templates (such as this institutional habit planner and this tactics for student-centered design worksheet ). This year we opened our University Innovation Lab to student success leaders across UIA institutions. Find and share it via your podcast app!

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The University Innovation Alliance

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

We released a virtual course in process mapping and developed 95 downloadable tools and templates (such as this institutional habit planner and this tactics for student-centered design worksheet ). This year we opened our University Innovation Lab to student success leaders across UIA institutions. Find and share it via your podcast app!

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EAB

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Examples include programs designed specifically to engage low-income and first-generation students. College Greenlight is the nation's largest community of professionals supporting and recruiting first-generation, lower-income, and historically underserved students. College Greenlight. Learn More. Ready to find out more?

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College Planners of America

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Among first-generation college students and those in underrepresented groups, students earning a CLEP score of 50 or higher on exams have significantly higher retention and graduation rates than other students. Students need to download and install the ETS Online Test application.

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The University Innovation Alliance

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Initially unfamiliar with the world of higher ed, President Stokes admitted that her leadership trajectory was unexpected: “I'm a first-generation student. A first-generation college graduate, she earned her B.A. Other Ways to Enjoy this Post View the Transcript Download on Spotify Follow us to Join LIVE: UIA

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The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 14, 2023

We asked Chancellor Larive her thoughts about keeping people engaged, focused on what they have to do today, and hopeful about what's ahead, and she spoke about the transformational power of higher education: "Higher education changed my life from a low-income, first-generation college student. We do that every day at universities.

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The University Innovation Alliance

MARCH 7, 2024

Other Ways to Enjoy this Post View the Transcript Download on Spotify Follow us to Join LIVE: He also worked at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and served as an instructor of education and political science at three different colleges in Arkansas.

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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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The University Innovation Alliance

JUNE 12, 2024

Inside Student Success Innovation While Dr. Burns prefers sharing the UIA’s vision and work rather than her personal journey, she explained how her experiences helped inform the Alliance’s goals: “A lot of first-generation and low-income students get bad advice. Mine was that was if I was good at something, I would go to college.

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COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Read this and more in the Fall 2023 issue of Equality , now available for download. How TRIO Upward Bound Helps Me Navigate a Path to Success Affordable Connectivity and My Journey as the First College-Goer in My Family Encouraging Dialogue Between TRIO Students and Law Enforcement Open the Link to FAFSA Success: Your Journey Begins Now!

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COE

MAY 3, 2024

January to May 2024 At COE’s Policy Seminar, Secretary Cardona urged education advocates to action, stressing the importance of advocacy, inclusivity, and collective effort to advance educational equity, drawing from his personal journey as a first-generation college student.

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COE

JANUARY 17, 2023

Read how COE worked to advance college access and success for first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities and serve TRIO programs nationwide in 2022. DOWNLOAD HERE. Click to view the page: We Applaud Senate Resolution Recognizing National First-Generation College. October 25, 2022.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Read this and more in the Summer 2024 issue of Equality , now available for download. Blog “National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

Read more in the Summer 2023 issue of Equality , now available for download. Boost Your Graduates’ Earning Potential with Paid Internships and Entry-Level Career Opportunities From TRIO Upward Bound to D.C.’s Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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EAB

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Rather, this school of thought asks leaders to dis aggregate d ata , such as the metrics discussed above, to understand how success varies across racial, gender, income, and first-generational lines and identify opportunities for improvement. Ready to find out more?

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COE

DECEMBER 13, 2023

In this Year in Review, read how COE worked to advance college access and success for first-generation and low-income students and students with disabilities and serve TRIO programs nationwide in 2023.

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COE

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The three panelists each have enjoyed great career success, but all said they could easily relate to the challenges that low-income, first-generation students face. Read more in the Fall 2022 issue of Equality , now available for download. DOWNLOAD HERE. Upward Bound Student Garners Awards, Casts Eye on the Future.

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Timely MD

JANUARY 23, 2023

Nervously, she downloads “ TimelyCare ” and clicks on “TalkNow.” Another survey by the Born This Way Foundation and Mary Christie Institute found that 1 in 5 college students already benefit from peer counseling , with rates significantly higher among Black, transgender, and first-generation students.

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Timely MD

JANUARY 23, 2023

Nervously, she downloads “ TimelyCare ” and clicks on “TalkNow.” Another survey by the Born This Way Foundation and Mary Christie Institute found that 1 in 5 college students already benefit from peer counseling , with rates significantly higher among Black, transgender, and first-generation students.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Read more in the Spring 2023 issue of Equality , now available for download. TRIO Marches Towards One Million at Policy Seminar; New VUB Director Has Great Plans for D.C.’s s Veterans; An Updated Tool Promoting Equitable Program Evaluation; What It’s Like to Be on the Other End of Advocacy: 2023 Wolanin Intern Reflects; and more!

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

MARCH 18, 2025

Nicole Pulliam In my first year as a faculty member, I was the shiny new object. As a woman of color, a first-generation college graduate, and someone raised in a limited-income home, I was celebrated for bringing fresh perspectives and ideas. Yet, we are not compensated for our intellectual property.

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COE

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Additionally, corporate partnerships created career pathways for TRIO students in STEAM, business, and public service. It also celebrated the 60th anniversary of TRIO programs, showcasing milestones such as global study programs and impactful research through the Pell Institute.

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