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by Alice Augustine, The Hechinger Report March 23, 2026 Fulbright award notifications were trickling in, and as the Fulbright campus…

Labeling a college applicant “first generation” has long been a way to identify students who may need extra support navigating…

As we drove across the bridge that read, “Trenton Makes, the World Takes,” the red lights brightened my worried face.…

High-achieving students often lack direction due to access barriers, but mentorship can significantly help. Programs like Project Access connect students…