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First-Generation College Celebration Day

November 08, 2023,

COE and the Center for First-Generation Student Success co-host annual events to elevate Celebration Day’s national profile. This year, our event centers on first-gen college students’ career trajectories by featuring a panel of first-gen graduates who have ascended into senior leader roles in some of the world’s most recognizable companies.
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The Council for Opportunity in Education Applauds the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for Inaugurating the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association 

Terrance L. HammSeptember 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) commends the University of Louisiana-Lafayette for establishing the Carmouche TRIO Alumni Association. Named in honor of the late Robert L. Carmouche, a trailblazing advocate for TRIO students and dedicated educator, this association stands as a testament to his lifelong commitment to educational equity and student…

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