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Unlocking Opportunities: Advancing Higher Education in Prison
At Trellis Foundation, we believe in making the promise of higher education a reality for all students. We also recognize the over-representation of Black and Hispanic students in the justice system, and supporting educational [...]
Improving Student Success with 8-Week Terms at Texas Community Colleges
When I was learning to knit during the pandemic, it took me about two months to finish my first scarf. As part of an innovative strategy to improve enrollment and retention, students at several [...]
Spring 2024 Grant Awards
In the spring of 2024, the Trellis Foundation board of directors approved $2.9 million in new grant awards, including: An investment of $1 million for the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute and the Texas [...]
Get to Know Dr. Jay McCullar
Joining Trellis Foundation: A New Chapter in My Commitment to Education and Equity I am excited to share that I am joining Trellis Foundation as a Program Officer. This new role is a significant [...]
Trellis Foundation and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute will host the 2024 Higher Education Policy Summit
Trellis Foundation and the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute are hosting the 2024 Higher Education Policy Summit in Austin on April 19. The summit connects national and state thought leaders, policymakers, elected officials, and [...]
Trellis Foundation Announces Dora Ann Verde as New Board Chair
Trellis Foundation, a public charitable organization focused on improving college attainment for low-income students and students of color in Texas, has announced the appointments of Ms. Dora Ann Verde as chair and Ms. Alma [...]