Because of concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the university shifted all student orientation sessions online this summer. ULN staff, led by Texas ’24 Coordinator Reyna Flores and Program Manager Esmer Bedia, were happy to adapt, creating an upbeat welcome video for the incoming ULN Texas ’24 cohort and introducing them to the program through virtual ULN Orientation Sessions.
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Student Internships in the Age of Virtual Staffing
After adopting a virtual model for its college internship program, UFCU continued to build out financial wellness counseling, networking, and scholarship components.
Four-Year Graduation Rate Tops 70% as UT Austin Admits One of its Largest First-Year Classes
September 22, 2020 – Gains were especially notable in the graduation rates for Black, Hispanic, first-generation and Pell Grant-eligible students.
Student Success Initiatives Conference Round-Up: Fall 2019
In Fall 2019, Student Success Initiatives staff represented The University of Texas at Austin at a number of professional conferences across the country.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, UT Austin Team Up to Close College Graduation Rate Gaps Across Income Levels
The two organizations are teaming up to dramatically expand individualized support services for all Pell-eligible students at UT Austin and additional financial support for those with the greatest financial need.
Student Success Symposium Strengthens Culture of Collaboration
Student Success Initiatives and the Office of Admissions at The University of Texas at Austin are collaborating with Houston-based organization EMERGE Fellowship to connect with prospective Longhorns and support enrolled EMERGE students on their paths to timely graduation.