NACAC's Admitted

JUNE 28, 2023

iStock One of the most significant effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the college admission ecosystem was the relatively rapid and nearly wholesale adoption of test-optional (or test-free, in some cases) admission policies by colleges and universities.

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

TRIO alumna Ashley Thomas learned the value of diversity early, and she’s now imparting that lesson in the corporate sector to recruit and train those who may never have envisioned a career in accounting or finance.  Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

APRIL 7, 2023

The grant will fund research to develop an evidence-based theoretical model for sustainable, equitable career pathways within colleges and universities that house TRIO programs, specifically Educational Opportunity Centers (EOC), Student Support Services (SSS), and the Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

One hundred and thirty-nine high school TRIO students from across the country participated in the National Student Leadership Congress (NSLC) this year in Washington, D.C., the students traveled in counselor-led groups and settled at the American University campus, which served as the host institution for the experience.

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Close the Gap Foundation

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Entering the World of Mentorship After completing university and starting my career, I felt a sense of hubris with my corporate job. Furthermore, when mentoring an FGLI (First-Generation Low-Income) student, it is crucial to hear where they are coming from.

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NACAC's Admitted

AUGUST 10, 2023

The 2021 task force also noted that simply going test-optional or test-free will not in and of itself universally improve equity. What was the impact of testing policies on admission/enrollment outcomes for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income students during the fall 2020 cycle?

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College Planners of America

MARCH 26, 2024

This organizational scheme is based on the Carnegie Classifications and is comprised of categories for National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges plus Regional Colleges and Regional Universities. Best Value rankings are intended to facilitate the comparison of colleges across state lines.

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College Planners of America

MARCH 26, 2024

This organizational scheme is based on the Carnegie Classifications and is comprised of categories for National Universities and National Liberal Arts Colleges plus Regional Colleges and Regional Universities. Best Value rankings are intended to facilitate the comparison of colleges across state lines.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

It subsequently led him to the University of Texas at Austin, where he was the first Latinx person to receive a Ph.D. Roueche Center for Community College Leadership, Kansas State University, and a friend of de los Santos for more than 50 years. He was an advocate for practices that removed barriers and also facilitated completion.”

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COE

JANUARY 17, 2023

After a two-year hiatus due to the global pandemic, COE resumes its Executive Leadership Institute for College Opportunity Professionals with two events—one at the University of Kansas and one at the original host site of Princeton University. 2022’s Biggest News Stories, as Told by the Council for Opportunity in Education.

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

His visionary leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping policies and initiatives that uplift underrepresented students, helping them navigate and succeed in higher education. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program at the University of California, Berkeley. Brett participated in the Upward Bound program at Boston College.

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COE

JULY 25, 2023

A Tougaloo College and Howard University graduate, Woodland is a long-time researcher of the school-to-prison pipeline, focusing on youth development and forensic assessment challenges confronting African American boys. Blog Veterans Upward Bound Programs Commemorate Memorial Day with Activities and Ceremonies Across the U.S.

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COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Education Bill Blog Helping Veterans Make the Most of the G.I.

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COE

MAY 10, 2024

The 2024 Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States report reveals alarming trends indicating increasing inequity of opportunity in higher education, particularly for low-income students. “The alarms are sounding for the U.S., Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies.

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COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season August 15, 2024 — by Nicole Brunt The Pell Institute is proud to announce the release of a new set of fact sheets that illuminate critical insights into the experiences and outcomes of first-generation, low-income students, and students with disabilities.

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COE

MAY 8, 2023

Among those affected was the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI). 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.

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COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association September 5, 2024 — by Terrance L. Hamm The Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association at UL Lafayette is among the first University-established alumni societies specifically for TRIO students.

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COE

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Hamm In partnership with its Dutch partners, ECHO, and The Hague University of Applied Sciences, COE hosted the Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program in The Hague, Netherlands. 2023: A Year in Review December 13, 2023 — by Terrance L. Classes focus on solving global issues and connecting the public and private sectors.

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COE

MAY 31, 2024

Wolanin established the program in memory of Dr. Wolanin, who championed student financial aid and college access. Wolanin was a faculty mentor of Stoner’s at the University of Wisconsin, and Stoner has been involved in supporting all five cycles of the internship program thus far. COE and the family of Thomas R. The paid Thomas R.

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Active Minds

AUGUST 21, 2023

If you have any questions about how you can work with your community’s representative in taking action for mental health, please contact chapters@activeminds.org or connect with your 2023-2024 Student Advisory Committee representative one-on-one on the Active Minds Student Slack Network starting Aug.

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COE

MARCH 10, 2023

President Biden Continues to Prioritize Federal TRIO Programs in FY 2024 Budget March 10, 2023 — by Kimberly Jones The proposed increase will help put many first-generation, low-income students on the path to college access, success, and the American Dream. Education Bill Blog Helping Veterans Make the Most of the G.I.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Student debt issues loom, and problems due to the rollout of the 2024-25 FAFSA linger. Institutions continue to see presidential resignations, and the leaders of the future try to figure out how best to oversee colleges and universities. Lets take a look at the year that was as plans develop for the road ahead. Dr. Everrett A.

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