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New Publication: Asset-Oriented Approaches to Supporting Low-Income College Student Career Development
Who do low-income college students turn to for career guidance as they navigate their career pathways? A new article by PASS researchers Drs. Joseph Kitchen and Shinji Katsumoto, published in the Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, examines the career support networks that shape low-income students' career development during college. Drawing on longitudinal survey data from third- and fourth-year college students, the study found that students most frequently relied on peers, family members, instructors and advisors for career support, while career counselors, alumni, internship supervisors and other campus resources were cited far less often.
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“What Works in Peer Mentoring: Evidence-Based Strategies to Support Low-Income College Student Transitions” Webinar Recording Now Available
In this joint Pullias Center-National Resource Center for First Year Experience and Students in Transition webinar, our panelists share how thoughtfully designed peer mentoring can be a game-changer for low-income students’ success as they transition to college.
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PASS Researchers’ New Publications on First-Generation College Student Experiences
Anticipating College Support: How Messaging Affects First Generation Students’ Expectations of College This article written by Ralitsa Todorova, Christine Rocha,… Continue reading PASS Researchers’ New Publications on First-Generation College Student Experiences
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PASS Researchers Present at the 2026 AERA Annual Meeting
Researchers from the Pullias Center’s Promoting At-promise Student Success (PASS) team came together to present at the 2026 American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. 
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Email overload: Rethinking university communication with at-promise students
Colleges and universities depend on email to share important information, but new research shows that students are often overwhelmed by the number of emails they receive. Many of the emails students receive are redundant, unclear or low priority, making it difficult for students to identify which require action. As a result, critical time-sensitive information related to financial aid, registration or academic standing can be overlooked, especially among at-promise students who may already be navigating complex institutional systems.
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PASS’ Nick Bowman and Genia Bettencourt Selected for NASPA Career Awards
The NASPA, Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Faculty Council awarded and recognized Nick Bowman and Genia Bettencourt for their achievements and contributions in student affairs and higher education.

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