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Postsecondary Success

Helios Education Foundation is Committed to Florida's Future

July 8, 2016
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Author: Helios Education Foundation
July 8, 2016
Helios Education Foundation is committed to ensuring every individual in Arizona and Florida has the opportunity to attend and is prepared to succeed in postsecondary education.

In Florida, … Read More
Helios Scholars at TGen Brings Biomedical Experiences to Over 400 Students

June 20, 2016
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Author: Helios Education Foundation
June 20, 2016
Every summer, hundreds of Arizona high school, undergraduate and graduate level students submit their applications in hopes of being one of the 49 students selected to be part of the Helios Scholars … Read More
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Rates in Arizona and Florida

June 8, 2016

Author: Helios Education Foundation
June 8, 2016
According to the U.S. Department of Education, fewer high school seniors are completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this year. This trend has also held true for both Arizona … Read More
Learners to Earners

June 2, 2016
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Author: Helios Education Foundation
June 2, 2016
Are Florida’s students prepared for the future workforce? Is the state’s education system preparing them to be Florida’s future earners? According to Georgetown University’s Center on Education and … Read More
Making the Grade: A Decade of Research Experiences for Arizona’s Students

May 24, 2016

Author: Brandy Wells, Director of Public Affairs and Education for TGen
May 24, 2016
Over the past decade, patients haven’t been the only beneficiaries of the leading-edge research conducted at the Phoenix-based Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). Since 2007, Arizona … Read More
Florida's Future Depends on Today's Learners

May 24, 2016
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Author: Tony Carvajal, Executive Vice President, Florida Chamber Foundation
May 24, 2016
That was the prevailing theme when more than 250 business, workforce, education, philanthropy and community leaders gathered together in June in Orlando for the Florida Chamber Foundation's 2016 … Read More
LEAP – New Program Launched in Hillsborough County To Focus on Increasing Postsecondary Degree Attainment

May 16, 2016
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Author: Helios Education Foundation
May 16, 2016
“Education is the single most powerful tool an individual can attain. Education has the power to open the doors of opportunity, break the cycle of poverty and promote a more engaged citizenry,” said … Read More
Arizona Education on Horizon

May 13, 2016

Author: Helios Education Foundation
May 13, 2016
The most recent segment of Arizona Education focuses on paying for college and highlights the innovative partnership between Starbucks and Arizona State University. The segment also includes a panel … Read More
Creating Opportunities For Success: 2015 In Review

April 13, 2016
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Author: Paul J. Luna, President and CEO
April 13, 2016
As I traveled through the states of Arizona and Florida in 2015 engaging with our partners, getting to know the people impacted by our work, and reflecting on our Foundation’s vision and commitment, … Read More
Three Florida Universities Partnering To Increase Student Success

April 8, 2016
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Author: Linda Jacobson
April 8, 2016
As a high school student in Venezuela, Alejandro Bolivar found himself fascinated by biology. So when his family followed his grandparents to the Tampa area, Bolivar applied to the University of … Read More