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Your View: 80 years after the GI Bill, US needs a similar approach for college students

April 22, 2024
Source: The Morning Call
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Baruch College, an Upward-Mobility Machine

April 8, 2024
Source: The New York Times
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Rhodes College Joins Initiative to Expand Access for Highly Talented Low-Income Students

January 24, 2024
Source: Diverse: Issues In Higher Education
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Santa Clara University Awarded Third HEED Diversity Award

November 14, 2023
Source: businesswire
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Washington University chancellor: We must boost bachelor’s degree attainment in Missouri

November 12, 2023
Source: Springfield News-Leader
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VOICES: A university and community restoring faith in higher ed

November 8, 2023
Source: Dayton Daily News
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UD lauded for helping lower-income students graduate, get long-term success

November 2, 2023
Source: Dayton Daily News
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University of Dayton receives national honor for excellence in diversity, inclusion

October 11, 2023
Source: WYSO
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First-Gen Videos Welcome New Students to Higher Ed

October 6, 2023
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Program Innovation: Scholars Pave Their Own Way

October 6, 2023
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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How Colorado colleges rank for economic diversity

September 12, 2023
Source: Axios Denver
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Muhlenberg Recognized by “The New York Times” for Economic Diversity

September 8, 2023
Source: Muhlenberg College
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Universities Continue to Expand Access, Affordability Despite Federal Funding Slowdown

August 21, 2023
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Record-setting group of new students arrives at Yale

August 20, 2023
Source: Yale News
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UD’s student success brings strong enrollment for new year

August 17, 2023
Source: University of Dayton News
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ELEVATE program: Achievement Strategies from Illinois Tech

August 2, 2023
Source: The Change Leader, Inc
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SUNY Oneonta ranked highly by national magazine

August 1, 2023
Source: The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y.
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Commentary: Here’s why college is worth the investment in Maryland

July 25, 2023
Source: The Baltimore Banner
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SUNY Oneonta Recognized for Access and Success for Lower-Income Students

July 5, 2023
Source: WKTV
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The Source w/ Andrea Lawful-Sanders | Dr. Kathleen Harring – 6.8.23

June 8, 2023
Source: WURD Radio
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes the University of Chicago as Leader in College Access, Success for Lower-Income Students

June 1, 2023
Source: Lawndale News
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes Baruch College as an American Talent Initiative High-Flier

May 31, 2023
Source: Baruch College
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Princeton, Stevens, Rowan honored for efforts to increase access, key success of lower-income students

May 31, 2023
Source: ROI-New Jersey
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Mason one of 28 schools leading the way by admitting and graduating low-income, high-achieving students

May 26, 2023
Source: George Mason University
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Colby College is top tier in American Talent Initiative

May 25, 2023
Source: Mainebiz
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Yale among national leaders in increasing lower-income student population

May 24, 2023
Source: YaleNews
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UC Merced Among Top Schools in U.S. For Leadership in College Access, Success

May 24, 2023
Source: Sierra Sun Times
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University of Dayton receives national praise for efforts to recruit lower-income students

May 23, 2023
Source: Spectrum News
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Hopkins, Towson recognized by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ ATI program

May 23, 2023
Source: Maryland Daily Record
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Bloomberg Philanthropies names Rowan an ATI High-Flier for lower-income students

May 23, 2023
Source: Rowan Today
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University recognized as American Talent Initiative High-Flier

May 23, 2023
Source: The Source
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University named national leader in lower-income student enrollment, model nationally

May 23, 2023
Source: University of Dayton News
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Muhlenberg Recognized for Transformative Leadership in College Access and Success

May 23, 2023
Source: Muhlenberg College
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Honors Centre for Increasing Access and Success for Lower-Income Students

May 23, 2023
Source: Centre College News
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes Illinois Tech as an American Talent Initiative High-Flier

May 23, 2023
Source: Illinois Institute of Technology
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes Stevens Institute of Technology as an American Talent Initiative High-Flier

May 23, 2023
Source: Stevens Institute of Technology
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SBU Selected as an American Talent Initiative ‘High-Flier’ University

May 23, 2023
Source: Stony Brook University News
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Bloomberg Philanthropies Recognizes Colby as an American Talent Initiative ‘High-Flier’

May 23, 2023
Source: Colby News
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Program Launch: Success Center for First-Gen, Limited-Income Students

April 12, 2023
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Student Success Champion: Rahul Shrivastav Redefines Success Measures

April 5, 2023
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Positive Partnership: Private U Enrolls Local Community College Students

March 30, 2023
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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SUNY Oneonta Joins Alliance Committed to Student Success

January 30, 2023
Source: SUNY Oneonta News
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Kessler Scholars for first-generation students accepting applications

December 15, 2022
Source: University of Dayton News
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Natural History Museum Names College Leader as New Chief

December 7, 2022
Source: New York Times
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Bowdoin College Joins 20 Colleges and Universities Nationwide in Official Launch of the Transfer Scholars Network

November 22, 2022
Source: Bowdoin College News
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Coalition of elite institutions strengthening transfer pipeline from community colleges

November 18, 2022
Source: Georgetown University: The Feed
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CCBC joins 20 colleges and universities nationwide in official launch of the Transfer Scholars Network

November 17, 2022
Source: Community College of Baltimore County
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Be the Bridge Between Differences

October 31, 2022
Source: Baruch College news
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Baruch College Joins National Initiative to Increase College Access and Student Success

October 31, 2022
Source: Baruch College news
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Colby Expands $0 Contribution Policy

October 20, 2022
Source: Colby College News
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Muhlenberg Receives $500K Gift to Expand Emerging Leaders Program

September 19, 2022
Source: Muhlenberg College News
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Holy Cross Announces $40 Million Scholarship Initiative to Expand Access to Financial Aid

September 14, 2022
Source: College of the Holy Cross
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Susquehanna Ascends in U.S. News Ranking

September 12, 2022
Source: Susquehanna Today
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WashU hits major milestone: Class of 2026 is 20% Pell Grant-eligible, 15% first-generation

August 17, 2022
Source: WashU Newsroom
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College of the Holy Cross eliminates $60 application fee for Worcester Public School students

August 10, 2022
Source: MassLive
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Penn State, regional colleges gathered to work on strategic equity goals

July 11, 2022
Source: Penn State News
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Summer Institute brings together educators nationwide to address equity issues

June 17, 2022
Source: Ohio State University News
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President Kathleen Harring Joins American Talent Initiative Steering Committee

June 15, 2022
Source: Muhlenberg College News
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Penn State Harrisburg to host site for June institute on equity

May 10, 2022
Source: Penn State News
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UD Sinclair Academy: Program provides students more affordable pathway to University of Dayton degree

April 25, 2022
Source: Spectrum News
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Centre College receives a $10 million gift

April 22, 2022
Source: The Lane Report
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Saint Mary’s college receives Kessler Scholars grant

April 15, 2022
Source: 95.3 MNC
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$1 million award supports first generation students

April 13, 2022
Source: UC Riverside News
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Two $1 million gifts boost scholarship opportunities for students

April 13, 2022
Source: Dayton Business Journal
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Two $1M donations will help students through Sinclair, UD program

April 13, 2022
Source: Dayton Daily News
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College Receives $1 Million Grant for First-Generation College Students

April 13, 2022
Source: Saint Mary's College (IN) News
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Pitt received a $1 million grant to support limited-income, first-generation students

April 13, 2022
Source: PittWire
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Washington University in St. Louis To Launch Scholars Program for First-Gen STEM Students

April 13, 2022
Source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
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Saint Mary’s receives $1 million Kessler Scholars grant for first-gen students

April 13, 2022
Source: Notre Dame Observer
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More than $2M given towards UD Sinclair Academy

April 12, 2022
Source: WDTN News
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Ohio State receives $1 million to join Kessler Scholars Collaborative

April 12, 2022
Source: Ohio State News
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University to launch Kessler Scholars Program for first-generation students

April 12, 2022
Source: WashU Newsroom
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Centre College receives $1 million to join Kessler Scholars Collaborative

April 12, 2022
Source: Centre College News
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Ensuring first-generation student success

April 12, 2022
Source: University of North Carolina News
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New Kessler Scholars Program at Brown will expand support for first-gen, low-income students

April 12, 2022
Source: News from Brown
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Two $1M donations will help students through Sinclair, UD program

April 12, 2022
Source: Yahoo News
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Connecting Promise Programs to Community College Transfer

April 5, 2022
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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First-year applications up for first-gen, underrepresented students at U-M

March 29, 2022
Source: University of Michigan Record
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How Amherst College Became a Champion for Community College Transfer Students

March 24, 2022
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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New Grant to Further Support Student Success

March 1, 2022
Source: University of Tennessee, Knoxville News
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Princeton will enroll more transfer students starting this fall

February 22, 2022
Source: Princeton University News
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UD expands transfer student support with national grant

January 25, 2022
Source: University of Dayton News
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Holy Cross Joins QuestBridge for National Admissions Recruitment Partnership

January 20, 2022
Source: College of Holy Cross News
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Washington University Is Going Need-Blind In Admissions

October 6, 2021
Source: Forbes
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Washington University in St. Louis to Boost Financial Aid by $1 Billion

October 5, 2021
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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Bates College Announces $100 Million Initiative to Expand Access for Talented Students who are Lower-Income, Pell-Eligible, or Undocumented

September 28, 2021
Source: Bates College News
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U.S. News and World Report Recognizes SU for Social Mobility

September 13, 2021
Source: Susquehanna Today
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The Edge: What Keeps Low-Income Students Enrolled

September 8, 2021
Source: Chronicle of Higher Education
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Princeton’s Class of 2025 arrives from around the globe, embracing increased numbers of first-gen and lower-income students

September 2, 2021
Source: Princeton University News
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Summer Institute convenes 28 colleges working toward a more equitable future

August 6, 2021
Source: Georgetown University
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Vanderbilt extends ATI partnership on education access, affordability

July 15, 2021
Source: Vanderbilt News
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Increased Pell Grant Student Enrollment Exemplifies George Mason University’s Commitment To Access

July 12, 2021
Source: Patch Media
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Yale recognized for fast growth of lower-income student population

July 7, 2021
Source: Yale University News
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Washington University in St. Louis recommits to American Talent Initiative

July 6, 2021
Source: The Source
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U-M reaffirms commitment to enroll, support lower-income students

July 3, 2021
Source: University of Michigan Record
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Colby Expands Opportunities for Lower-Income Students by 72 Percent

July 1, 2021
Source: Colby College News
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SBU Leads Campaign to Increase Low-Income Student Enrollment

July 1, 2021
Source: Stony Brook University News
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University of Dayton renews commitment to serve lower income students

June 30, 2021
Source: WDTN News
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American Talent Initiative studies Virginia Tech efforts to advance inclusive educational practices

June 3, 2021
Source: Augusta Free Press
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Princeton Gets $20 Million From Bloomberg Philanthropies Toward Diversity

April 19, 2021
Source: Wall Street Journal
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In an extraordinary year, Princeton offers admission to 1,498 students for the Class of 2025

April 8, 2021
Source: Princeton University News
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Before Choosing a College, Make Sure It Will Exist in 10 Years

December 18, 2020
Source: Money
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Admissions Help in Tough Times: Bowdoin Joins Other Colleges to Reach Thousands of Students

December 17, 2020
Source: Patch Media
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New Research Makes the Case for More Student Veteran Enrollment

December 4, 2020
Source: Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
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Veterans and COVID-19

December 1, 2020
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Kelly Walter Elected a Trustee of the College Board

November 20, 2020
Source: BU Today
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Promoting veteran student success at Ohio State

November 9, 2020
Source: University Business
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How Rutgers helps faculty talk to student veterans

November 9, 2020
Source: University Business
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How Columbia commits to student veteran success

November 9, 2020
Source: University Business
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University waives undergraduate application fee for military students

September 10, 2020
Source: Penn State News
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Johns Hopkins Expands Resources for Veterans through VetLink Partnership

June 11, 2020
Source: Johns Hopkins University
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USC offers free tuition to families making under $80,000 and a break for homeowners

February 20, 2020
Source: Los Angeles Times
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With Bloomberg’s backing, top colleges seek more low-income students

February 7, 2019
Source: The Washington Post
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Elite Colleges’ Blind Spot: Low-Income and High-Achieving Community College Students

June 27, 2018
Source: EdSurge
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From Community College to a Selective University

June 27, 2018
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Emory, 13 Others Bring List of American Talent Initiative Members to 100

April 18, 2018
Source: Diverse Education
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100 Top Colleges Vow To Enroll More Low-Income Students

April 18, 2018
Source: NPR
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RISD joins American Talent Initiative

September 15, 2017
Source: Providence Journal
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UD wants to boost number of low, middle-income students on campus

September 7, 2017
Source: Dayton Daily News
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A University’s Big Move on Socioeconomic Diversity

September 7, 2017
Source: Inside Higher Ed
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Franklin and Marshall program offers a window into colleges’ bid to attract low-income students

August 4, 2017
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Bloomberg-backed Group to Help Poorer Students Graduate From College

March 14, 2017
Source: Bloomberg
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National report recognizes UT for increased support given to low-income students

February 20, 2017
Source: The Daily Texan
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How can wealthy private colleges better serve low-income students?

January 24, 2017
Source: PBS
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