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Virginia Tech's First-Generation College Celebration
November 8

Virginia Tech FGCC
2020 First-Generation College Celebration

This year, Virginia Tech’s celebration includes a First-Generation Exhibit in Newman Library; the Virginia Tech First-Generation Digital Photo Project; a Life at Deloitte Panel featuring Virginia Tech first-generation alumni; student advocacy training for faculty and staff; a virtual inner and talk for first-gen students; a first-generation alumni panel on interviewing from an alumni perspective, and an advancing student affairs presentation. 

Virginia Tech FGCC

2019 First-Generation College Celebration

VT First-Generation Student Support launched its inaugural First-Generation College Celebration Week with a First-Generation Luncheon. Hokie Family eNews featured a first-generation student perspective from our 1G@VT President, Nicki Sterba. We also rolled out our new logo, website, flyer, and bookmark.

Virginia Tech First-gen Logo

For the latest updates on this celebration, follow @vt1stgen on Instagram and Twitter and use #vt1stgen to show your support!

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