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Fifth Annual First-Generation College Celebration

On November 8, 2021, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success will lead the national efforts of the fifth annual First-Generation College Celebration.

The Center / November 01, 2021

Investments in Student Success through Academic and Student Affairs

Academic Affairs and Student Affairs are working together at Independence Community College!

David Adams, M.A. / September 29, 2021

College degree doesn’t pay off as well for first-generation grads

New research shows these grads get lesser jobs at lower pay than better-connected classmates

The Hechinger Report / September 24, 2021

Rider University Hosts Inaugural First-gen Welcome Reception

New Student Move-in is an exciting day at Rider University, especially after a year with many of our students learning virtually; we took the opportunity to capitalize on the excitement and host our inaugural First-generation Student & Family Welcome Reception.

Christine Mehlhorn, M.A. / September 22, 2021

Let's Talk About It: A Focus Group Approach

Western Washington University’s students are heard, seen, and valued.

Sara Wilson, M.S. / September 22, 2021

Becoming a First-gen Husky at Bloomsburg University

Learn more about Bloomsburg University's top first-gen priorities.

Mindy Andino, Ed.D. / September 08, 2021

Center Newsletter 9.7.21

In this edition: Meet your #Firstgen Team; Center Openings; Journal Deadline; #AdvocateFirstgen; NASPA Excellence Awards; #CelebrateFirstGen Highlights

The Center / September 07, 2021

First-gen Alumni Give Back to University, Honor Father

First-generation alumni create a scholarship at their alma mater in memory of their father, who changed their path.

Sharmay Wood, M.A., M.P.S. / September 03, 2021

Building the Raft for Our First-generation Otters

As a growing and diverse raft, CSUMB supports and celebrates our first-gen otters through cross-campus collaboration.

Michael Dorsch & Purvi Shah / August 25, 2021

2021 Center Openings

The Center is hiring! Submit an application by September 13.

Center for First-generation Student Success / August 23, 2021

Center Newsletter 8.17.21

In this edition: Latest Journal Issue; Editorial Board Open Call; Center Online Learning; #NASPA22 CFP and Reviewers; #CelebrateFirstGen Highlights; CatalystFIRST; First-Generation Southwest Symposium

The Center / August 17, 2021

Community Support for First-Generation Graduate Students

We cannot assume that just because they successfully navigated their undergraduate years they will smoothly sail through graduate training.

Inside Higher Ed / August 09, 2021

Outreach to the First-gen Community through Digital Technology

Northern Arizona University is expanding our reach beyond mentoring programs.

Katherine Lawlor, M.Ed. / August 05, 2021

Center Newsletter 8.3.21

In this edition: FGCC Grant Opportunity; #NASPA22 Call for Programs and Reviewers; #AdvocateFirstgen; Center Online Learning; First-Generation Southwest Symposium

The Center / August 03, 2021

Center Newsletter 7.20.21

In this edition: Recapping #FGSS21; Countdown to FGCC Grant Opportunity; New National Data Fact Sheets; Virtual Professional Development; TRIO Program Funding

The Center / July 20, 2021

Collins, Tester, Baldwin Lead Push for TRIO Program Funding

The letter was signed by a record 56 bipartisan Senators, including Senator King.

The Office of Senator Susan Collins / July 08, 2021

Test-optional requirements helped first-generation applicants

Selective schools saw a sharp increase in applicants and a more diverse applicant pool. But will waiving SAT and ACT scores stick around long-term?

USA Today / July 04, 2021

Second-generation college students need support, too

If you really want to bridge the racial wealth gap, stop asking families of color to sacrifice so much to educate their children.

Chalkbeat Colorado / June 25, 2021