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Utah Tech University included in network for support of first-gen students

After reviewing hundreds of institutions, the Center chose Utah Tech University for one of 76 spots in the First Scholars Network Class of 2023.

KSL.com / June 06, 2023

Bemidji State, Northwest Tech recognized for commitment to first-gen student success

Bemidji State University and Northwest Technical College were recently named among 76 new members of the First Scholars Network Class of 2023.

June 06, 2023

Center Newsletter 6.6.23

Introducing the First Scholars Network Member Class of 2023; Meet the new Co-Editor of the JFGSS; #AdvocateFirstGen by Commenting on Proposed Regulations; #SSHE23 Featured Speaker; Preparing for NASPA24; Rewarding Accountability in Community Colleges

FirstGen Forward / June 06, 2023

Alverno College Recognized for Commitment to First-Gen Students

Selected by Center for First-generation Student Success as newest member of the First Scholars Network

Patch Media / June 05, 2023

SHSU recognized for first-generation student success

Sam Houston State University was recently recognized as one of seventy-six new members of the First Scholars Network for 2023-24.

KBTX News 3 / June 05, 2023

SHSU Recognized for Commitment to First-Gen Student Success

To be selected as a First Scholars Network Member, SHSU demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing first-gen student success.

Huntsville Item / June 05, 2023

Student receiving diploma at Adams State University

Adams State University recognized for commitment to first-gen students

Selected by Center for First-generation Student Success as newest Member of the First Scholars Network

Adams State University / June 03, 2023

WashU joins First Scholars Network

Serving 350+ institutions, the Network shares best practices, offers professional development, and helps schools measure success.

Washington University in St. Louis / June 02, 2023

Center announces new class to the First Scholars Network

Seventy-six new institutions selected based on demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students

FirstGen Forward / June 02, 2023

Campus selected for program promoting first-gen student success

The Center for First-generation Student Success recently announced Indiana University Kokomo as one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network.

Indiana University Kokomo / June 02, 2023

ASU Outreach Program Helps First-Generation College Students

Navigating college can seem overwhelming for first generation students, but an early outreach program at Arizona State University aims to change it.

Public News Service / June 01, 2023

Race-neutral alternatives to affirmative action in college admissions

As higher ed leaders await rulings on race-based affirmative action, we look at research on how well race-neutral alternatives build diversity.

The Journalist's Resource / May 30, 2023

Let's Reward Accountability in Community Colleges

NASPA President and CEO, Dr. Kevin Kruger, shares how new legislature could transform Texas' workforce and millions of lives.

The Dallas Morning News / May 28, 2023

This program dedicated to boosting first-gen success rates is tripling down

First-gen students' four-year graduation rate at the University of Michigan reached 83%, one point less than continuing education students.

University Business / May 25, 2023

Seeds of Change

A Little Seed for Me to Sow, A Little Seed to Make it Grow...

Clarence L. McNeill / May 24, 2023

Three Georgia Southern University staff members hosting check-in table

First-generation Efforts of Georgia Southern University

Committed to student success, Georgia Southern University has explored a variety of options for providing support to and bringing awareness of the first-generational student population.

Leslie Harris / May 24, 2023

Two first-gen graduates posing at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Generational Pride & Niner Pride, the Perfect Combo

The End is Really Only the Beginning

Shayauna Newsom / May 24, 2023

First-gen program First Gems at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Building First-Generation Connections & Community

Providing First-Generation Connections, Builds First-Generation Community

Christina Pantoja Williams / May 24, 2023