In the News

2024

Prince Bosompim and Catherine Komen take center stage in the debut edition of the AFCPE Student Corner Newsletter! Discover their incredible insights as they unveil the magic of merging financial counseling with coaching strategies, using the Red to Black case study to empower college students in conquering financial stress. Link to Article: Student Corner—Bridging the Gap: The Synergy of Financial Counseling and Coaching for Stressed College Students - AFCPE

Prince Bosompim, our research lead, dives into some expert insights on optimizing car insurance going into the new year with WalletHub: Link to the Article: https://wallethub.com/edu/ci/how-to-lower-car-insurance/88942#expert=Prince_Bosompim

2023

Red to Black® Peer Financial Coaching under the auspices of Catherine Komen, Prince Bosompim, and Dorothy Durband, Ph.D., AFC® presented at the AFCPE Symposium 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana on Student Financial Wellness Programs: Developing a Relief Fund Counseling Framework. 

Our program director, Catherine Komen, engages in a discussion with other industry experts to bring you the latest information and key things to know about totaled cars in 2023. Link to the Article: Totaled Car Guide: Totaled Car Guide: Key Things to Know in 2023 (wallethub.com)

2022

James Zugg, member of Red to Black, share some insights on student financial wellness in Inside Higher Ed.

2021

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships provides last-minute tips for scholarship applications. Ashton Myatt, member of Red to Black, shares his thoughts in this Daily Toreador Article. 

Taufiq Quadria, member of Red to Black, discusses stimulus checks. Read his comments here.

2020

Red to Black offers advice for students budgeting amid the pandemic. Tiffany Murray, program director of Red to Black, provides thoughts here.

Red to Black hosts CCAV Lubbock to offer TTU students free tax preparation. Read more about it in this Daily Toreador Article.

Colin Calderon, member of Red to Black, shares information in this article about tax preparation among college students here.

Technology poses issues when managing finances. Colin Calderon, member of Red to Black, provides thoughts in this Daily Toreador Article. 

2019

Money management during the holiday season was discussed with members Kaplan Sanders and Mark Evers in this Daily Toreador Article.

Ansleigh Brister, member of Red to Black, shares her thoughts on the pros and cons of pet ownership in college in this Daily Toreador Article.

Read what Irving Avalos, member of Red to Black, had to say about how loans and college debt impact student credit here.

Multiple factors impact the choice of living on, off-campus. Shelby Henderson, member of Red to Black shares thoughts here.

Red to Black "Protect Your Credit" Table featured during Financial Education Week here.

13 finance tips for college students. Read all of these tips and comments provided from Red to Black program director, Tiffany Murray, about tip #4 in this Houston Chronicle Article.

Professionals stress the importance of having renters insurance. Robert Tuckfield, member of Red to Black, provides insights on this topic in this Daily Toreador Article.

Texas colleges teach students financial literacy. Read more about Red to Black in this Houston Chronicle Article.

Red to Black provides financial support, counseling for students. Members, Marwa Diab-El-Arab and Eiman Osseilan, give their thoughts in this Daily Toreador Article.

The summer season prompts changes in spending habits, budgeting. Graduate student assistant, Tim Foster, provides thoughts in this Daily Toreador Article.

Literacy in money management was discussed with member, DeAndre Geels, here.

Students face money issues near the end of the semester. Members, Caitlin Innes and Eloy Perez, share their thoughts here.

College debt frustrates, but information empowers students. Read about how Red to Black helps in this Daily Toreador Article.

Professionals explain filing process with new tax season. Read what member, DeAndre Geels, had to say about this topic here.

2018

Campus resources support attempts to avoid student debt. James Palmer, member of Red to Black, shares information about here.

Students find unique ways to quickly make money. Student assistant, Jacob Gurock, talks about the benefits of peer-to-peer coaching sessions and tips to acquire a better understanding of money management in this Daily Toreador Article.

Jacob Gurock, student assistant for Red to Black, talks about saving while in college here.

2017

Red to Black offers resources and coaching available to handle student debt here.

Red to Black hosts Financial Education Week. Read more about it in this Daily Toreador Article.

2016

Red to Black discusses tax filing for students in this Daily Toreador Article.

Red to Black participates in America Saves Week. Read about it here.

State board recognizes Tech Red to Black. Read more about it in this Daily Toreador Article.

Coordinating Board Recognizes Red to Black for Excellence here.

Red to Black provides financial assistance, guidance to students. Read about it here. 

Students discuss saving money for future goals through America Saves Week here.

2015

College students becoming less fiscally responsible. Read more about what program director, Angela Mazzolini, had to say in this Daily Toreador Article.

Red to Black sponsors Financial Education Week. More information is found here. Angela Mazzolini, program director of Red to Black, said the week is designed to teach people about money management.

Financial literacy serves an important purpose for students. Program director, Angela Mazzolini, talks about financial responsibilities here.

Students encourage peers to save with week-long events. Read more about what program director, Angela Mazzolini, had to say about America Saves Week here.

2014

Red to Black event teaches students to manage money. Program director, Angela Mazzolini, shares insights here.

Experts give financial support, advice to students. Read more about what program director, Angela Mazzolini, had to say in this Daily Toreador Article.

2013

Red to Black urges students to budget. Read more about it in this Daily Toreador Article.

Tech program offers help with student debt. Kristin Culp, coordinator, and member, Sasha Whitley, provide details here.

Student loan debt rises, Red to Black offers coaching. Read more about what assistant director, Angela Mazzolini, had to say here.

2012

Red to Black works to help students with financial difficulties. Read more about what volunteers Erin King and Scott Garrett had to say in this Daily Toreador Article here.

2011

Red to Black hosts Financial Education Week described by graduate assistant, Katy Horton, here.

2010

Read more about what Red to Black coordinator, Katie Haynes, had to say about how Red to Black encourages financial responsibility here.

2009

Red to Black Program recognized for outstanding counseling here.

Students learn how to turn their cash into a long-term stash. Read more about what graduate assistant, Jamie Garrett, had to say about Financial Education Week here.

2008

Red to Black to offer free financial advice to students. Read more about it here.

2004

Read more about what graduate assistant, Ryan Halley, had to say about the risks that come with credit cards here.

2003

Credit card debt still a concern for students. Read what graduate assistant, Ryan Halley, had to say here.

Financial follies find relief through the Red to Black program. Read what founding director, Dr. Dorothy Durband, had to say about this topic here.

2002

Red to Black directs students out of credit card debt. More information here.

Red to Black Program near completion. Find out more here.

2001

Red to Black Program Center offers debt fixes. Read about it here.

2000

Red to Black Program aims to relieve pangs of student debt. Read more about the development of the program in this Daily Toreador Article.