COE

JULY 24, 2025

Now a graduating Human Services major working with parolees and probationers, Susie left the summit with a new sense of possibility. “I Once incarcerated and uncertain about her future, Susie found strength in TRIO’s mentorship and resources. I wouldn’t be here without them.” I thought I wanted a bachelor’s and master’s in social work.

First generation

COE

JUNE 3, 2025

We will continue to work with alumni, educators, students, and advocates to ensure Congress hears this message loud and clear. During her remarks, the Secretary justified the Administrations proposed elimination of TRIO by arguing that the agency lacked the ability to go in and look at the accountability of TRIO programs.

First generation

COE

JULY 10, 2025

Olaf College with preparing her to persevere as a first-generation college student and young mother. She graduated from the University of Minnesota and rose through the ranks of the Minnesota Twins organization, now serving as the senior vice president of human resources. Can Learn from Alaska Blog What Washington, D.C.

Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 21, 2023

National University (NU) announced the launch of the Cause Research Institute (CRI), a new applied Research and Development arm that will coordinate research, scholarship, and other innovation efforts focused on social sector challenges, including education, health, human services, and criminal justice.

Nontraditional student

COE

AUGUST 26, 2024

This sentiment was echoed by Jade Buchanan from Suffolk University, who noted that the experience taught her about the shared humanity that transcends geographical divides. For Maria Cubias, a Student Support Services participant from Northern Essex Community College, the time spent in nature during the program evoked a sense of home.

First generation

Scholarship America

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Community-based initiatives can be geographical (as we’ll get into below); as nontraditional and online students make up a greater percentage of the college population, they can also be digital solutions like the app Upswing , a virtual student service center and peer-to-peer connector for remote students; as app founder Melvin Hines Jr.

Low income student

The University Innovation Alliance

AUGUST 24, 2023

President Milliron told us how this human factor has been the hardest challenge to navigate as a leader: "I've been incredibly blessed to work with inspirational and meaningful folks. You understand this is a Rubik's Cube, you've got to be able to twist and turn, and if you've never played the game before, it gets really tough."

Higher education