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Wellesley College's First-Generation College Celebration
November 8

Wellesley College

2018 First-Generation College Celebration

This year, Wellesley College plans to launch the new Wellesley First website. Two academic departments, STEM and the Philosophy department, have agreed to host a reception on behalf of first-generation students. Additionally, there will be several other campus partners offering celebratory events on this day.

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Resources Designed for International Students Could Also Help First-Gen Students

International students and first-generation students often have much in common and may benefit from joint institutional programming on campuses.

Higher Education Today / May 08, 2019
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Why Celebrate on November 8

November 8 was selected as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Council for Opportunity in Education / May 08, 2019
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Employing Student Success: A Comprehensive Examination of On-Campus Student Employment

Throughout the years, institutions of higher education have advanced the use of the Federal Work-Study program and institutionally funded campus-based employment opportunities to provide students supporting campus operations with modest financial support.

NASPA / March 2019