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Engaging Faculty and Staff Around First-gen
FEATURE | September 27, 2019

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Making your mark as a first-generation student
FEATURE | October 07, 2019

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Parents often don’t know what their college kids are going through

In an effort to improve graduation rates, especially among first-generation students, this institution is partnering with parents and families.

Los Angeles Times / February 03, 2020
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Presentation discusses campus resources for First-Gen Awareness Week

Members of the Graduate Student Resource Center held a presentation raising awareness of underutilized campus resources for first-generation students.

Daily Bruin / February 02, 2020
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Program at U.S.-Mexico border offers immersive experience

The creation of a new course will create an immersive experience for first-generation college students to explore their transition into higher education.

The Daily Tar Heel / February 02, 2020
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ASWSU passes payment plan resolutions for first-gen students

ASWSU senators approved two resolutions that will benefit first-generation students at Washington State University.

The Daily Evergreen / January 30, 2020
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Program offers relief for students from costly textbooks

A Bethel University program aims to ease the financial burden of purchasing textbooks for students.

Star Tribune / January 29, 2020
How to Help Low-Income Students Hold Their Own on the Job Market

This nonprofit is focused on helping lower-income and first-generation college students acquire social capital.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / January 29, 2020
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Celebrating & Supporting First-gen Students at TTU!

TTU is committed to supporting the nearly 25% first-generation students on campus through celebrating, service learning, and storytelling.

Brandon Cruz M.Ed. / January 29, 2020
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Students reflect on success of First Gen Roo program

The First Gen Roo program celebrates the first-gen identity while cultivating the college experience through mentorship and direct help meeting goals.

University News / January 28, 2020
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Students Serve as Mentors Under Scholarship

To provide help for first-generation college students, the Student Success Center at Pepperdine University started the First Wave Ambassador program.

Pepperdine Graphic / January 28, 2020
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Transitioning to College as a First-Year, First Gen College Student

In this interview, Manny Bernardo ’23 explained that seemingly ordinary college endeavors are foreign to first-generation college students.

The Trinity Tripod / January 28, 2020
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From Undergrads to Grads: A Continuum of Support for First-gen Students

Where do first-gen graduate students find their support?

Maria Dykema Erb, M.Ed., & Carmen Gonzalez, M.A. / January 27, 2020
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Freshman mentors first-generation students in Michelle Obama campaign

Freshman Linette Delgado is one of four selected to participate in former First Lady Michelle Obama’s “A Year of Firsts” project.

GW Hatchet / January 21, 2020
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Supporting First-Generation Longhorns: Importance of Student Voice at the University of Texas at Austin

Hearing from first-generation college students is an important step toward effective services and at UT Austin we are making sure to center students in everything that we do.

Mike Gutierrez M.Ed. / January 20, 2020
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Administrators Who Help Keep Students on Track

At Kansas State University, the office of student success has the goal of ensuring that students leave with a degree that sets them on their chosen path.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / January 19, 2020
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Moving "Iam1stGen" Forward at Pitt Community College

First-generation Student Success is a top priority at Pitt Community College, we are constantly enhancing the first-generation college students experience.

Travis Kinsey MEd / January 17, 2020
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First Gen Advocates mentors first-generation Penn State students

The organization provides first-generation students with a trained mentor in the same area of study as them or with the same interests.

The Daily Collegian / January 16, 2020
Wake Forest Supporting First-Generation Students Via Scholars Program

This new program creates an opportunity for first-generation students to receive financial aid, mentorship and college transition assistance.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / January 15, 2020
'The Journey Before Us'

In this new book, Nichols makes the case that first-generation students can succeed in higher education, but they need support.

Inside Higher Ed / January 15, 2020