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Find the latest from the Center, learn new and innovative approaches from colleagues, and engage with current mainstream media conversations on first-generation student success. In addition to the filters below, please utilize the “search” bar in the top, right corner to search by keyword, author name, or publication title.

Gen-1 Blaze a Trail
Gen-1: Blaze a Trail at the University of Cincinnati
FEATURE | March 28, 2018

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The Telltale Data That Can Identify College Students at Risk
FEATURE | June 07, 2017

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Orienting a Better Community

A multi-day experience at Dartmouth gives prospective first-generation students an opportunity to learn about the college lifestyle.

The Dartmouth / April 17, 2019
Iowa First Summit
UISG honors first-generation college students at ‘I’m the First’ event

First-generation students at the University of Iowa were invited to celebrate their journeys in higher education at a special event.

The Daily Iowan / April 15, 2019
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The B.A. Breakthrough: How UCLA Creates Opportunity

Herrera of UCLA’s Center for Community College Partnerships, sheds light on how his institution is taking the lead on working with community colleges.

The 74 / April 15, 2019
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OU Student creates new organization to bring community to first-generation students

After noticing a lack of community for first-generation students, an OU student has started a new organization.

OU Daily / April 15, 2019
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Top 10 Reasons to Attend #FGSS19!

Take a look at the Center's recent blog, outlining the many reasons to attend the inaugural First-generation Student Success Conference in Orlando, Florida, June 16-18, 2019!

The Center / April 15, 2019
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Muslim women, first-generation students to live in affinities next year

Muslim women and first-generation students will each have an affinity dedicated to their community for the first time next academic year.

GW Hatchet / April 11, 2019
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First generation college grad Tré Giles: I get to be the catalyst to change our family

Giles, a first-generation college graduate, describes how his experiences at Fort Hays State University changed his life.

Hays Post / April 05, 2019
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A Culture of Caring

Amarillo College’s No Excuses Poverty Initiative has attracted national attention for the breadth of support it offers students.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / April 03, 2019
CMU mentor group
Mentoring 'a life-changer'

A Colorado Mesa University program designed to help students who often struggle in higher education is reporting high rates of success.

The Daily Sentinel / April 02, 2019
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Hustle, drive, and determination: Two Bloomberg employees on the benefits of hiring and working with first-generation college graduates

Two first-generation graduates share how their undergraduate experiences evolved into highly marketable skills.

Bloomberg / March 29, 2019
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Center for Academic Equity offers resources for first-generation students

Tulane offers a center with resources to support different populations on campus, including first-generation college students.

Tulane Hullabaloo / March 28, 2019
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Are you doing all you can to support first-generation college students?

With college accessibility front and center, many institutions are actively seeking ways to support first-generation college students.

ECampus News / March 27, 2019
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FAU scholarship student starts organization for first-generation college students

Less than a year ago, an on-campus organization for first-generation students was created to offer support as students get used to college life.

WPTV / March 27, 2019
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Program to help first-generation students

Shippensburg University officially unveiled Students First, a new program geared toward the success of first-generation college students on campus.

The Slate Online / March 26, 2019
Penn Law
Penn Law initiative to provide mentorship for first-generation law students

Penn Law School will introduce a new initiative next fall to better support students who are the first in their families to attend law school.

The Daily Pennsylvanian / March 26, 2019
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CCRI opens food pantry for students

To combat the issue of food insecurity often faced by first-generation college students on campus, the Community College of RI opened its first food pantry.

Providence Journal / March 25, 2019
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“First-Gen Owls” success spotlighted at KSU

A student group at KSU builds awareness around first-generation issues through student spotlights.

The Sentinel / March 25, 2019
UVa Conference
Conference at UVa discusses support network for first-gen students

UVa hosted the annual Alliance for the Low-Income and First-generation Narrative, or AL1GN conference, a series of student-run events

The Daily Progress / March 23, 2019