TRIO Digest, Week 15 (April 14-20, 2025)
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The Promise of American Higher Education
No government—regardless of which party is in power—should dictate what private universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue
Harvard University President
- Federal Overreach: The U.S. government is pressuring Harvard to monitor campus viewpoints and reduce influence based on ideology—threatening to revoke federal funding.
- Free Speech Defense: Harvard argues the demands violate First Amendment rights and exceed Title VI authority.
- Opposition to Antisemitism: Harvard affirms its commitment to fighting antisemitism but rejects the federal approach as harmful to academic freedom.
- Protecting Academic Freedom: The university reaffirms its dedication to open inquiry and resists political interference.
- Call for Unity: President Garber urges the community to uphold Harvard’s core values of inclusion, dialogue, and intellectual freedom.
TRIO programs
Trump policy targets students lacking legal status
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‘We’re preparing them for jobs that don’t even exist yet’ – New Fort Lewis president on opportunities, Indigenous heritage and first-gen students
Dr. Heather Shotton is the college’s first Indigenous president.
Jenny Brundin
TRIO Voices
Physical Therapy Program Brings in High Schoolers to Learn About the Profession - UConn Today
“It is a positive recruitment opportunity for everyone involved and can eventually change lives.”
Jessica McBride, PhD
UConn’s Physical Therapy Program partnered with ConnCAP and Upward Bound to bring 15 Windham High School students—many from underrepresented backgrounds—to campus for a hands-on introduction to the field, aiming to inspire first-generation and low-income youth to pursue careers in physical therapy.
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Student Success
Time Blocking
Discover how time blocking helps TRIO students boost productivity, reduce stress, and balance academics with life. This guide offers practical steps, tools, and tips to implement this proven strategy for lasting success.
BV Luong
TMCF | Bridging the Dream Scholarship Program for High School Seniors
Sallie Mae’s mission is to power confidence as students begin their unique journeys. As an education solutions company, we support students as they navigate to, through, and immediately after higher education. Through The Sallie Mae Fund, our mission-aligned philanthropic efforts remove barriers to college access, close affordability gaps, and help more students complete their higher education. […]
Reading List
Anti-DEI Policies Are Ramping Up—With Big Implications for College Access
A new study looks at how students of color could be affected by policies that ban DEI efforts.
Jennifer Vilcarino
2025 Job Outlook
See what the hiring outlook is for the Class of 2025.
Artificial Intelligence: The Impact of AI on Education for All Learners - CIDDL
Artificial Intelligence: The Impact of AI on Education for All Learners explores the multifaceted applications of AI in education and special education, underscoring its transformative capabilities while addressing the unique challenges of students with disabilities and other diverse learning needs. We hope this document will initiate conversations around AI in education. Each chapter discusses a
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