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Wake Forest Launches First-Gen Early-Action Option
FEATURE | August 07, 2023

Press Release - Tennessee community college system joins First Scholars Network

Tennessee Board of Regents’ community colleges joins the First Scholars Network
FEATURE | September 12, 2023

Alverno College students and staff

Visibility, Affirmation, and Community

Expanding Our Celebration of First-Generation Undergraduates

Danielle Gioia / November 30, 2023

First-generation student panel at Northeast State Community College

Northeast State Community College First-Generation Day Celebration

I'm First and What That Means.

Wesley Greear / November 30, 2023

UNLV Students at Jenga Night

UNLV First-Generation Students Get Rebel Ready

Rebel Ready Week is a new UNLV initiative that enables the incoming first-year class to become familiarized, empowered, and network before the first week of classes.

Jesus Villanueva, Ana Marrero, and Harriet E. Barlow / November 20, 2023

Volunteer State Community College student orientation tabling

Pioneer Ponderings

First-generation students need our support!

Terry Bubb / November 20, 2023

Utah Tech University Study Room Members

First To FAFSA

Through collaborative partnerships, we can make students who are “First to FAFSA,” successful.

Marisa Thayn / November 17, 2023

Using Self-Regulated Learning Content to Support First-Generation Students

Self-regulated learning curriculum may benefit first-generation student success by helping them develop strong habits of mind and positive self-talk.

Amy Collins-Warfield / November 17, 2023

Central Michigan University Graduates

How Central Bridge Paved the Way

How one student's actions influenced their university to think big and do more.

James Span, Jr. & Alejandra Rengifo / November 15, 2023

First-gen students at Montana State University

The Story Behind Being a First-Generation Student Leader

A Montana State University Undergraduate student speaks about her experience as a first-generation student and campus leader.

Natalie DeMarco / November 15, 2023

First-Gen Forward...First to Fly

Peer connections provide students the opportunity to build trust, learn how to be empathetic, and create an additional support system.

Jonnine DeLoatch / November 14, 2023

Rear view of graduates in cap with purple tassel and gown at outside commencement ceremony

Who’s a ‘First-Gen’ Student? A New Look at a Complicated Question.

Researchers at the Common Application explore this question in a new brief on “first-gen” status.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / November 08, 2023

What First Generation College Students Really Need

Students who are the first in their family to attend college cite mental health support as the single most important resource schools can provide.

U.S. News & World Report / November 08, 2023

University of Delaware Campus Overhead View

UD Recognized for First-gen Student Success

University selected as a First Scholars Network member by the Center for First-Generation Student Success

University of Delaware / November 07, 2023

Students Sitting Outside Talking

Thoughtfully Pursuing First-Gen Students Recruitment

As institutions begin to prioritize and recruit first-gen students, Dr. Bannister celebrates the diversity that first-gen students bring to a campus.

HigherEdJobs / November 07, 2023

Here are 2 areas where your first-gen students need more attention

More than 50% of college students are first-gen, and some of the country’s most populous states have the highest concentration of such learners.

University Business / November 06, 2023

Student_Studying_Library

Here are 2 areas where your first-gen students need more attention

More than 50% of college students are first-gen, and some of the country’s most populous states have the highest concentration of such learners.

University Business / November 06, 2023

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A Guide for First-Generation, Working-Class Graduate Students

Advice for those who straddle two worlds: one where they’re unsure they belong and another where their upward mobility is not understood

Inside Higher Ed / November 03, 2023

Brick walkway outside of building on the University of South Carolina's campus

A community of firsts

First-generation students bring resilience, perspectives to USC campus

University of South Carolina / November 03, 2023

Mississippi State Poster featuring schedule of F-G-C-C events

MSU celebrates first-generation students with weeklong events

The week coincides with Wednesday’s [Nov. 8] national First-Generation College Celebration Day.

Mississippi State University / November 03, 2023