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Edwin C. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain

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Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain. Edwin, who started as a tenth-grade high school student at Presidio High School in a small rural community near the Texas-Mexican border in West Texas, is a first-generation college student who initially desired to be an architect and give back to his community.

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services

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My Journey of Resilience and Gratitude for TRIO Student Support Services April 10, 2024 Fast forward 16 years, I now have a master’s degree, a house I bought myself, a non-profit I co-founded that supports women and girls locally, and a career counseling practice I’m proud of. They indeed held me down, and I’m forever grateful.

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From Port-au-Prince to Policy: A TRIO Upward Bound Journey of Service and Success

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I volunteered to speak to students in Ecuador, organized a book drive for underserved schools in Mexico, and helped create a State Department’s federal program to support first-generation college graduates in the United States and at our diplomatic missions abroad. Still, even then, I stayed true to my TRIO Upward Bound roots.

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The Evolution of the Mental Health Conversation Among College Students

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She remembers an app someone on campus mentioned, one that gives students free, 24/7 access to a behavioral health professional. It felt better to be heard instead of silence, when I truly needed someone to talk to the most,” said the student. What has changed in mental health for college students?

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10 Best Practices for Supporting College Students’ Mental Health

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A recent nationwide survey found nearly 60% of Gen Z college students have received mental health care before arriving on campus – during their K-12 years. Surgeon General to increase awareness and action around a youth mental health crisis.

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Christina Westbrook: She overcame traumatic accident to help others

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In 2011, Christina Westbrook was hit by a car during her first semester as a transfer student at Illinois State University. Not only was she still adjusting to a new environment, but she was also navigating college as a first-generation student. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain.

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TRIO Alumna and Community Advocate Nkauj Iab Yang Works to Advance Equity “So All Communities Can Thrive”

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The commission has worked with state legislators to secure special funds for community-based organizations providing mental health, legal services, and prevention programs in Asian American communities and has also won line-item appropriations for culturally relevant student support services in the California community colleges and the CSU system.

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