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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 27, 2024

We experienced it all: student loan debt, lack of affordable housing, mental health issues, child care challenges and underwhelming job prospects after graduation. Legacy college admissions, deeply unpopular and now banned in three states and by dozens of institutions, has nearly run its course.

Higher education

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Third, the impact of pandemic-era disrupted learning will continue to accelerate into the late 2020s as today’s primary and secondary students enter college. We already see concerning early signals around student mental health and math preparation. The 30 Priorities This feels like a tough road ahead, and it is.

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

EAB

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Third, the impact of pandemic-era disrupted learning will continue to accelerate into the late 2020s as today’s primary and secondary students enter college. We already see concerning early signals around student mental health and math preparation. The 30 Priorities This feels like a tough road ahead, and it is.

Student success

Student success Success Mental health Students

What Are the Big Higher Education Stories for 2024?

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. Other issues in the news will include diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Bonner says student mental health will be newsworthy in 2024.

Higher education

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New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

COE

OCTOBER 16, 2024

.” The report’s recommendations call on academic institutions to expand support for students beyond traditional career preparation, focusing on creating networks, fostering personal development, and promoting community engagement. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Students Leadership Nontraditional student

EQUALITY, Fall 2023

COE

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

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Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

During this back-to-school season, let’s commit to making a difference in the lives of first-generation college students. Understanding their challenges and potential can create a more inclusive and supportive educational environment that empowers students to achieve their dreams.

First generation

First generation Students Nontraditional student Leadership

Council for Opportunity in Education Appoints Aaron Brown as Executive Vice President

COE

JULY 17, 2023

His outstanding track record in higher education and his journey as a TRIO alumnus aligns perfectly with our mission to increase access to higher education for underserved students. Dr. Brown’s leadership will drive our efforts to create a more equitable and inclusive educational landscape.”

Education

Education First generation Leadership Grant

The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

COE

MARCH 14, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Education

Education First generation Leadership Mentoring

EQUALITY, Spring 2024

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.

First generation

First generation FAFSA Nontraditional student Leadership

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Education

Education First generation Leadership Mental health

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

COE

AUGUST 21, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Leadership

Leadership First generation Students Nontraditional student

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

COE

MAY 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Education Leadership Grant

EQUALITY, Summer 2023

COE

AUGUST 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Leadership Mental health Grant

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity

COE

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

For instance, according to CASSIE, while only about 20% of first-generation college students complete their degrees, an impressive 94% of first-generation students who studied abroad earned their undergraduate degrees. Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Equity

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New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

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., Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

COE

JULY 12, 2024

Applying culturally responsive advising techniques to normalize help-seeking behaviors among first-generation college students. Creating a cross-campus, cross-functional plan to build and/or expand advising networks to support the unique needs of first-generation college students.

Higher education

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

COE

AUGUST 9, 2024

Cashman , a dedicated public servant and educational advocate, attributes much of his success to the SUNY Plattsburgh TRIO Student Support Services program. His leadership has driven positive change and fostered a spirit of inclusivity and progress in his community; he serves as the Town Supervisor of Plattsburgh, New York. DeRionne P.

Education

Education First generation Leadership Nontraditional student

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8

COE

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Students Student success Leadership

EQUALITY, Summer 2024

COE

AUGUST 15, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Leadership Equity Nontraditional student

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City

COE

AUGUST 1, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Education Nontraditional student Leadership

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association

COE

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Education University Leadership

Unleashing the Roar: A STEAM Symposium in Celebration of the Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary

COE

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Leadership Mental health Grant

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

COE

MAY 31, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Grant Education Nontraditional student

EQUALITY, Spring 2023

COE

MAY 8, 2023

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

First generation Leadership Mental health Facilitation

From Iowa to Louisiana, TRIO Day Commands National Attention

COE

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know! Hamm Click to view the page: How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar Blog How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar by Maura Casey Click to view the page: Congress Announces Bipartisan Funding Deal, Includes 4.7%

Leadership

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More Than 10,000 TRIO Alumni Urge Congress to Protect Federal TRIO Programs

COE

JUNE 3, 2025

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

First generation

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A Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As the year winds down, undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, staff and administration are left to wonder what comes next in higher education. Several states have already dismantled diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming, and other states anticipate something similar coming their way.

Mental health

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Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs

COE

MAY 2, 2025

Blog Revised FAFSA Release Date Pushed Back – What You Need to Know!

Education

Education First generation Leadership Grant

Student Success Central

Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

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30 Student Success Priorities for the 2020s

What Are the Big Higher Education Stories for 2024?

New Report from Pell Institute Reveals How Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Students Perceive the Value of College Degrees

EQUALITY, Fall 2023

Supporting First-Generation College Students This Back-to-School Season

Council for Opportunity in Education Appoints Aaron Brown as Executive Vice President

The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

EQUALITY, Spring 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2023 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

“National Student Leadership Congress has opened my eyes”: Future leaders realize their power in D.C. this summer.

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds Senators Susan Collins, Jon Tester, Shelley Moore Capito, and Tammy Baldwin for Reintroducing Bill to Strengthen the Federal TRIO Programs

EQUALITY, Summer 2023

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces New Partnership with the Institute of International Education Center for Access and Equity

New Pell Institute Report Shows Decline in the Global Position of the United States in Bachelor’s Attainment, Increasing Inequality of College Opportunity at Home

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Partnership with NACADA to Launch Credentialing Opportunity for Higher Education Professionals

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award Recipients

National First-Generation College Celebration Honors First-Generation Student and Alumni Accomplishments on November 8

EQUALITY, Summer 2024

The Council for Opportunity in Education Announces Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry as Keynote for its Annual Conference in New York City

The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association

Unleashing the Roar: A STEAM Symposium in Celebration of the Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary

The Council for Opportunity in Education Receives a Major Grant to Extend Opportunities to First-Generation and Low-Income Recent College Graduates Nationwide

EQUALITY, Spring 2023

From Iowa to Louisiana, TRIO Day Commands National Attention

More Than 10,000 TRIO Alumni Urge Congress to Protect Federal TRIO Programs

A Year in Review

Council for Opportunity in Education Condemns President Trump’s Proposal to Eliminate Federal TRIO Programs

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