The killing of George Floyd and the aftermath of it that we are all bearing witness to across the nation is weighing heavily on the staff of CPE. It comes on the heels of seeing video footage of Ahmaud Arbery being shot down while jogging in Glenn County, Georgia. It happened just days after Christian Cooper’s encounter in Central Park with a woman who told him that she was calling the police to tell them that there was an … [Read more...]
CPE Alumni Spotlight with Miguel Portillo
Miguel Portillo grew up in Columbia Heights, Washington, DC. He joined CPE’s program in 2013 because he believed in CPE’s mission of providing mentorship to low-income high school students from the D.C. - area. He knew he wanted to go to college in order to excel in the workforce and change the trajectory of his family’s history in this country. Learn more about Miguel below. . What’s one memorable moment you have of you and your mentor? Going to the gym together! A lot of people tend … [Read more...]
CPE Employee Spotlight with Malisha Cooper-Suggs
Malisha is a Program Analyst at CPE where she supports the case management work of the college program team and CPE’s overall data and evaluation goals. Learn more about Malisha in the interview below: . What college did you attend? Ithaca College (Ithaca, NY) . If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? How to do a cartwheel. . What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Reading, watching reality shows, and spending quality time with friends and family. … [Read more...]
CPE Mentor Spotlight with Kevin Jones
Kevin Jones became a CPE mentor in the summer of 2018. He is a Program Engagement Liaison for the Department of Defense and believes that relationships are essential and influential in a young person’s life as they navigate through high school and college. Learn more about CPE mentor, Kevin, below. . Why did you become a mentor? I became a mentor because I was that child who needed a mentor, but never had one. Growing up in an environment where education and the exposure to different … [Read more...]
The Role Geography and Income Play in Getting to and Through College
This is the second of a 4-part blog series focused on the interconnected elements that impact students who fall within the academic middle of their peers. . If over a lifetime Americans with college degrees earn 84% more than those with only high school diplomas, then getting to and through college is the greatest lever for promoting upward economic mobility. For high school students who fall within the academic middle of their peers, attaining a post-secondary degree can be a challenge as … [Read more...]
Preventing African American College Students from Dropping Out
The history of African-Americans is celebrated throughout the year, and even more so during the month of February. As we continue to reflect on the achievements in the black community and recognize their significant contributions to society, we must also acknowledge the challenges they still face today. . Since the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, the percentage of wealth owned by blacks has increased from .5% to less than 2%. The legacy and impact of slavery has left a … [Read more...]
CPE Alumni Spotlight with Wynter Glenn-Williams
Wynter grew up in Southeast, D.C., and selected CPE because she wanted to be part of an organization that would support and encourage her throughout the rest of her educational career. Wynter says, “I knew CPE was an organization whose goal was focused on the betterment of inner-city kids and helping them to achieve higher goals.” Now an alumna of the program, Wynter provides insight into the impact CPE had on her life and what she’s up to now. . What’s one memorable moment you have of … [Read more...]
CPE Mentor Spotlight with Dominic Redmond
Dominic Redmond became a CPE mentor in the summer of 2018. Dominic is an account executive for iHeartMedia and learned early on what the importance of having a positive role model in your life can do for you. Learn more about CPE mentor, Dominic, below. . Why did you become a mentor? I became a mentor because I learned the value of having guidance and support throughout my own matriculation at Howard University. If it hadn’t been for my mentor, I would have never known the … [Read more...]
CPE Employee Spotlight with Sarah Pattison
Sarah is the Development Manager at CPE, where she manages the organization’s annual fundraising campaigns and works collaboratively with individuals, corporate partners, CPE mentors, and alumni to continue raising support for current and future CPE students. Learn more about Sarah in the interview below. . What college did you attend? I attended the University of Florida, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a focus in Portuguese and Latin … [Read more...]
Uncovering the Rising Cost of Higher Education
The recent presidential debates have raised college affordability and fast growing student debt to the forefront of the national conversation. These debates focus on the rising cost of tuition and fees. However, students are also facing increasing out-of-pocket expenses. . According to the Indicators of Higher Education Equity in the United States: 2017 Trend Report, dependent full-time undergraduates from low-income families averaged more than $8,000 in unmet financial need. These … [Read more...]
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