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Programs Help First-Generation College Students Succeed

Posted on · Almost one third of all U.S. undergraduate students are the first in their family to attend college. They're called first-generation students, and they face a lot of challenges to reach college. Then, once they get on campus, they're more likely to leave higher education. At the University of St. Thomas, there's a group to support […]

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The State of Houston’s Health: Tuesday’s Show (April 14, 2015)

Posted on · On this edition of Houston Matters, we continue our week-long series exploring "The State of Houston" with a conversation about Greater Houston's health and healthcare. We talk with News 88.7 Health and Science Reporter Carrie Feibel. Then: Houston's climate is so moderate that there are a number of growing seasons. So what should we — […]