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fromCornell Chronicle
1 week ago

First-gen students, families, find camaraderie at Cornell | Cornell Chronicle

An all-expenses-paid pre-orientation program, First at Cornell, helps first-generation students and their families build belonging and ease the transition into Cornell.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

These programs help poor students with college. Trump wants to pull the funding

The summer after ninth grade, Zoey Griffith found herself in an unfamiliar setting: a dorm on the Morehead State University campus. There, she'd spend the months before her sophomore year taking classes in core subjects like math and biology, as well as electives like oil painting. For Griffith, it was an opportunity, but a scary one. "It was a big deal for me to live on campus at the age of 14," she said.
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fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
1 month ago

Recognizing First-Gen Student Athletes

"We've been really intentional about telling the stories of our student athletes and sharing their personal stories that extend far beyond the fields and courts of competition," said Lisa Campos, vice president for intercollegiate athletics and athletic director.
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Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

A millennial paid off six figures in debt and built a $1 million net worth. She explains how she invests her money.

Rose Han overcame financial struggles and student debt through a mix of increasing income, mindful spending, and smart investing strategies.
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fromApaonline
4 months ago

Questions and Integration in the Introductory Philosophy Classroom

Regis University embraces diversity and enhances philosophical inquiry through student-generated questions.
First-year philosophy courses at Regis focus on familiar questions that resonate with students' backgrounds and experiences.
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