Opening Academic Horizons: Student Conference Travel Fund
Goal: $2,000
Help our students experience two transformative academic conferences:
- Massachusetts Undergraduate Research Conference (MassURC) at UMass
- National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Annual Conference
"New experiences spark bigger dreams. For many community college students, attending their first academic conference is a defining moment – the first time they see themselves as part of the broader academic community – that transforms how they view their places in the world and how they see themselves."
-Irma Medina, Director, Integrative Learning Programs
Your Support Enables:
- MassURC participation: Where our students present research alongside peers from all 28 public colleges and universities in Massachusetts
- NCHC Conference attendance: Where honors student leaders join a national community of scholars for specialized workshops and sessions
Impact for Students:
- Present original research to a broader academic audience
- Connect with peers from four-year institutions
- Participate in honors-specific leadership development
- Build confidence in academic settings
- Envision transfer pathways
- Develop presentation skills
- Join the larger academic conversation
When students step into these conferences, their world expands. They're not just attending – they're discovering who they can become in higher education.
Your gift covers:
- Conference registration fees
- Travel (planes, trains, and automobiles)
- Accommodation costs
- Presentation materials
- Student meals
This isn't just about attending conferences – it's about transforming how students see their academic potential. Many of our students have never experienced a professional academic conference. Your gift helps them discover new possibilities for their educational journey.
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