Vista: November 2021
New Resources for our Partners The Resource Library on our website is filled with actionable research and practical briefs to assist our partners. Here are a few recent additions: This brief describes the Dana Center’s MathEquity Texas initiative and shares perspectives from participants ​and stakeholders, including ​Greater Texas Foundation’s Director of Programs & Strategy, Leslie Gurrola. A recent paper from our collaborator …
SUPPORTING STUDENTS THROUGH AN EXTRAORDINARY YEAR
2020 Annual Report showcases investments made in our student supports portfolio.
HOW TO SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY YOUTH IN TEXAS
This report shares strategies gleaned from over 80 organizations serving this powerful population.
GREATER TEXAS FOUNDATION RECOGNIZED AS TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY HERO
FOUR PRINCIPLES FOR EFFECTIVE COLLEGE AND CAREER ADVISING
This Issue Brief shares lessons learned and best practices from our grantees and partners.
Vista: August 2021
A new view for our enduring mission In support of our strategic plan, Greater Texas Foundation has been revisiting our brand and strengthening our communications programs. Our updated branding honors our history while emphasizing our focus on the future and the energy we bring to the work. This newsletter has a new name and a new …
INCLUSIVITY ADVOCATE
Kyra Sanders attended Texas A&M University where the GTF Scholars program helped her find a welcoming community.
MEDICALLY MINDED
Kayla DeAnda knew she wanted to work in a medical career so she chose an ECHS with a STEM focus. The GTF Scholars program helped her earn a biochemistry degree from the University of North Texas.
THE POWER OF MENTORING
GTF Scholar Ruben Valdez leaned on his mentor to make it through his freshman year studying computer science at Texas A&M University. Then he became a mentor himself.
LESSONS LEARNED FROM GRANTMAKING IN RURAL TEXAS
In line with our strategy, Greater Texas Foundation has invested more than $5 million to boost postsecondary success in rural areas of Texas.