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Cover of the digital chartbook, "We Are Here Too: Who Are the 1 Million Fathers in College?". A student father in a graduation cap and gown is seated with his son and daughter, smiling.

June 16, 2023

New Report Sheds Lights on One Million Students in College who are Fathers

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May 25, 2023

Announcing Ascend Fellowship Impact Fund Awardees for the Class of 2021

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Photo of student parent Waukecha Wilkerson with her family at her graduation ceremony.

May 3, 2023

New Playbook Outlines 5 Ways Higher Education Institutions Can Support Student Parents

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March 20, 2023

STUDENT PARENT PODCAST “1 IN 5” RETURNS WITH NEW SECOND SEASON EPISODES

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December 13, 2022

8 Higher Education Institutions Partner to Support Black and Native Student Parents

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December 1, 2022

Student Parent Podcast “1 in 5” Returns for Second Season