The voices of first-generation students provide invaluable insights into how institutions can create supportive environments. Recognizing both the benefits and barriers they face is essential for fostering equity and success. The Pell Institute’s recent study, Is College Worth It?: Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Student Voices on the Value of Postsecondary Credentials, underscores the transformative potential...| The Pell Institute
While the journey of first-generation college students is one of courage and ambition, it is often fraught with significant challenges. As pioneers navigating an unfamiliar terrain, many face systemic barriers that can impede their ability to fully benefit from higher education. The Pell Institute’s recent study, Is College Worth It?: Black, Latinx, and Indigenous Student...| The Pell Institute
Today, the debate around the value of higher education credentials, especially for students from Black, Latinx, and Indigenous communities, continues to expand. Economic instability, rising tuition costs, and student debt burdens weigh heavily on these communities. The first-generation college student experience offers broad insight into both opportunity and perspective for the future. Yet, higher education,...| The Pell Institute
As the climate crisis intensifies, the need to equip the next generation with the knowledge and skills to address environmental sustainability is more critical than ever. The TRIO Inclusive, Strong, and Green (iStronG) curriculum was developed to meet this need, providing TRIO students with the tools to understand and tackle climate challenges head-on. A Solutions-Based...| The Pell Institute
To equip TRIO students with the tools they need to address these challenges, the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education, in partnership with several universities and educational organizations, developed the TRIO Inclusive, Strong, and Green (iStronG) curriculum. This innovative curriculum was piloted between 2019 and 2023 at institutions such as the University of Massachusetts-Boston, the University of Kansas, and the University of Georgia, among others.| The Pell Institute
