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Reach Higher Initiative Celebrates 5 Years, College Signing Day

Reach Higher's work is moving towards completion and equitable outcomes for students, particularly first-generation students.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / April 30, 2019

New resources for first generation college students launching this summer

At UT Austin, a welcome session for first-generation students will be offered at incoming freshman and transfer orientations.

The Daily Texan / April 30, 2019

Our Collective Brains supports minority, first-gen UI students studying psychology

A new organization in the Psychology and Neuroscience Departments at the University of Iowa hopes to reach minority and first-generation students.

The Daily Iowan / April 29, 2019

New organization caters to first-generation students

Texas State University has a new organization on campus that will provide support and a community for first-generation college students.

The University Star / April 23, 2019

4 ways community colleges are tackling student success with fewer resources

Leaders of two-year institutions explain how they are doing more with less, from creating guided pathways to re-enrolling stopouts.

Education Dive / April 18, 2019

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

First-Generation Student Lounge to serve as supportive space for students

KSU revealed the a lounge that will serve as a meeting and gathering place for first-generation students to get to know each other.

The Collegian / April 17, 2019

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

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

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

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

Study planned on first-generation students

A new study by the Center will examine how two-year institutions are serving first-generation students.

Community College Daily / April 14, 2019

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

Supporting First-Generation Students

Alecea Standlee recommends some policies and practices that college administrators and faculty members should consider to help such students succeed.

Inside Higher Ed / April 11, 2019

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

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

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

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