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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.

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

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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

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Commitment to equity and opportunity

UNC-Chapel Hill maintains national standing as supporter of first-generation students

Carolina Graduate School Magazine / September 13, 2023
Press Release - Tennessee community college system joins First Scholars Network
Tennessee Board of Regents’ community colleges joins the First Scholars Network

These thirteen community colleges mark the first statewide system of schools to commit to advancing first-generation student success with the Network

Center for First-generation Student Success / September 12, 2023
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To boldly go where their parents did not go before

First-generation students have to overcome obstacles other students don’t. Every academic can help.

nature physics / September 11, 2023
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Eleven States Join College Completion Accelerator

Complete College America will work with 80+ colleges across 11 states to eliminate barriers to student success and higher education attainment

Globe Newswire / August 29, 2023
Baldwin Wallace University Campus
Unlocking the potential of first-generation college students

Dr. Timeka Rashid, Baldwin Wallace University’s vice president for student affairs has launched initiatives in four key strategic areas: parent and family programming, first-generation support, sophomore engagement and student wellness.

Cleveland.com / August 27, 2023
WKU President Caboni highlights record gains in retaining students

A key strategy in moving the University’s retention needle is its work with First Generation Students.

WKU News / August 14, 2023
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Ohio Wesleyan Graduate Shirley Paden-Bernstein Makes $1 Million Gift to Benefit First-Generation Students

Ohio Wesleyan University / August 14, 2023
First Generation College Students Experience More Anxiety

Early identification of risks can help ease the transition to college life.

Psychology Today / August 10, 2023
SXSWEDU PanelPicker
Center Newsletter 8.8.23

SXSW EDU PanelPicker; How to #AdvocateFirstgen after Students for Fair Admissions vs. Harvard; Review the Latest #FirstgenScholarship; Share your #CelebrateFirstGen plans nationally; Center Webinars; First Gen Summit

Center for First-generation Student Success / August 08, 2023
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Wake Forest Launches First-Gen Early-Action Option

The private college in Winston-Salem, N.C., announced the new program Thursday as a way to give first-generation students the same admissions opportunities as those from college-educated families.

Inside Higher Ed / August 07, 2023
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Wake Forest U. to Offer Early-Admission Option for First-Gen Students

A new nonbinding early-action option exclusively for first-generation students as a way to attract applicants whose parents lack a four-year college degree while giving them the flexibility to consider other admission and financial aid offers.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / August 03, 2023
Defining ‘First Generation’ in Different Ways

Colleges and governments offer financial and academic support for these students, but there’s no set standard among colleges for what the term means, as limits on affirmative action raise the stakes.

Inside Higher Ed / August 03, 2023
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Uniting to Inspire: Our First-gen Community

YOU have a First-gen Story, I have a First-gen Story…WE are making a difference in THEIR First-gen Story!

Cynthia Steel, Acquanetta Pinkard / August 01, 2023
First-Generation College Celebration
Center Newsletter 7.25.23

2023 FGCC Grant Opportunity; Inspire your students with empowering success speakers; Elevating potential through the First Scholars Network; Building fundraising opportunities for first-gen success; Supporting pathways for first-gen students to study abroad; Preparing your first-gen student success proposal for #NASPA24

Center for First-generation Student Success / July 25, 2023
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JSU joins First Scholars Network to elevate first-gen student experiences

“It’s all about networking and learning about how to serve that population of first-generation students.”

Jackson Advocate / July 24, 2023
After the Supreme Court ruling, a renewed focus on first-gen students

The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling will have widespread impacts across the U.S. for colleges.

USA Today / July 23, 2023
UW-Superior selected as a First Scholars Network Member

The University of Wisconsin-Superior recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students

All in Wisconsin / July 20, 2023
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Do First-Gen College Grads Face Bias in the Job Market?

Employers may see them as less prepared, but a simple intervention can flip the script.

Stanford Graduate School of Business / July 20, 2023