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The Connections that Keep Students on Track

Scholarship America

As covered in Inside Higher Ed : “One particularly troubling enrollment trend exacerbated by the pandemic … is the decline of underrepresented groups—specifically Black, first-generation and low-income students. Free Tuition” to all in-state students from families with incomes under $67,000.

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2023 Seal of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) supports first-generation, low-income students, 81% of whom are Latino, in overcoming social and economic barriers to higher education. The data show that Latino students are not only participating actively but are completing the program and graduating at high levels. “We

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Leadership at All Levels of Higher Ed

The University Innovation Alliance

In her professional life, President Sacks collects mentors whose leadership skills or strengths have impressed her and whom she can always count on for advice. That was formative.” Gunsalus Weekly Wisdom Series Bios of Guest and Co-Hosts Guest: Casey Sacks , President, BridgeValley Community and Technical College Dr.