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Education News

First-Gen College Students Face Extra Challenges Amid Outbreak’s Disruption

Laura Isensee

Posted on March 17, 2020 · For first-generation college students, the abrupt transition as schools close can present extra challenges, both financially and emotionally.

Tags Coronavirus EMERGE first generation first generation students higher education

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Houston Middle School Students Get Ahead On College, Careers Early On

Laura Isensee

Posted on July 1, 2019 · "If we really want to change the trajectory of our students in a very systemic and broad and meaningful way, we need to invest in our students earlier on."

Tags college college advising EMERGE higher education hisd middle school

For most students in the EMERGE college advising program, this summer's college tour outside of Texas marks the first time they've been outside Texas or on an airplane.

Education News

More Houston-Area Students Gearing Up For College With Their “Squads”

Laura Isensee

Posted on June 17, 2019 · "I think the ideal outcome is that students see each other as a resource."

Tags college EMERGE higher education student success student support

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In The Wake Of Cheating Scandal, How Are College Admissions Supposed To Work?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on March 28, 2019 · Houston Matters discusses how college admissions are supposed to work and the challenges faced by students trying to get in the right way.

Tags Arthur Ortiz college admissions college admissions scam education EMERGE higher education Trisha Cornwell University of St. Thomas

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UPDATE: Student Offered Full Rides To 20 Colleges Chooses Stanford

Davis Land

Posted on April 30, 2018 · Micheal Brown wants to major in political science and become a lawyer or politician

Tags EMERGE full ride micheal brown scholarship stanford student teen third ward

MERGE staff and college admissions experts coach HISD Students on how to have a successful interview with an Ivy League and Tier I colleges.

Education News

College Advising In Houston Schools Gets Multi-Million Dollar Boost

Laura Isensee

Posted on December 12, 2017 · HISD also plans to support students more as they transition from high school to higher education.

Tags college access college advising EMERGE hisd

Dozens of families give their teenagers a 'despedida' or send-off for a five-day college campus tour in New England with the nonprofit, EMERGE.

Education News

Parents Send Teenagers Off On College Tour With ‘Despedida’

Laura Isensee

Posted on June 26, 2017 · The nonprofit EMERGE wants to include parents in their kids’ college journey way before graduation.

Tags college college access Despedida EMERGE higher education

Nonprofit Emerge graduates largest class of seniors headed to top-tier schools

Education News

Nonprofit EMERGE Graduates Largest Class Of Seniors Headed To Top-Tier Schools

Laura Isensee

Posted on May 7, 2017 · Research shows that selective colleges and universities often overlook high achieving students from low-income schools.

Tags college EMERGE graudation higher education

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Education News

High-Achieving, Talented And Feeling Like A Fraud On Campus

Laura Isensee

Posted on January 25, 2016 · Psychologists call it the impostor syndrome. People of color often experience it more than others.

Tags college diversity EMERGE higher education hisd impostor syndrome race

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Michael Hagerty

Posted on March 16, 2023 · Reginald DesRoches, the university's 8th president, discusses the state takeover of HISD and general developments in higher education and at Rice.

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Posted on January 10, 2023 · Students can obtain a four-year degree in Applied Technology in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Applied Science in Healthcare Management.

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