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Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) Program

The Research Aligned Mentorship (RAM) program initially launched in 2015 with a $3 million First in the World FIPSE Grant from the United States Department of Education. Each year up to 250 first-time, first-year undergraduate students are randomly selected for the program. To be eligible students must qualify as low income, be a first-generation college student, or be a member of a historically minoritized community.

By participating in the program, students engage in a variety of interventions that include: (1) curricular innovation (first-year seminars, collaborative learning workshops, research seminars), (2) mentored research experiences on and off campus, (3) holistic advising and mentoring, and (4) community-building programs and service learning experiences. The RAM Program has proven the effectiveness of these interventions through its impressive retention and 4-year graduation rates at 51³Ô¹Ï.

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Spring Break Registration Advising at the RAM Office

March 14, 2025

The RAM Office will remain open during spring break to assist with registration advising!

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RAM Senior Awards Ceremony

March 12, 2025

We invite you and your loved ones to join us for the RAM Senior Award Ceremony

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Academic Advisement - Tile
Research & Internships - Tile

 

Leadership & Volunteerism - Tile

 

Awards & Fellowships - Tile

 

RAM Program Events

Name Date Time Location
IGNITE Symposium 3/28/25 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Nold Athletic Complex, Lobby