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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.

FirstGen Forward announces new class of Network Members
FEATURE | August 01, 2024

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FirstGen Forward announces inaugural class of Network Champion Institutions
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Wheaton College
Wheaton recognized for commitment to first-gen student success

The institution has advanced to the First Scholars phase of the Center's First Scholars Network.

Wheaton College / April 12, 2023
Happy College Students
Richard Bland College Advances First-generation Student Success

RBC has been selected by the Center for First-generation Student Success to engage in multi-year institutional transformation.

Richard Bland College of William & Mary / April 12, 2023
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Center Newsletter 4.11.23

In this edition: April is Community College Month; First-gen Students in Community & Technical Colleges; Transforming the First-gen Experience at CTCs; #AdvocateFirstgen by Celebrating CTCs; Continuing Engagement with CTCs; Perspectives on CTCs

FirstGen Forward / April 11, 2023
FSLA notebook
Elon team attends First Scholars Leadership Academy

Four staff and faculty represented Elon at First Scholars Leadership Academy to advance first-generation initiatives on campus.

Today at Elon / April 03, 2023
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TAMUC Recognized for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success

TAMUC Recognized for Commitment to First-Generation Student Success

Texas A&M University–Commerce / March 29, 2023
Higher Education icon design by Yoora Kim for Seventeen
What Is a First-Generation College Student?

An interview with Center Instructional Designer, Angeli Johnson, breaks down the definition and the resources available to First-generation college students with Seventeen's Leah Campano

Seventeen / March 27, 2023
Group of West Texas A&M University students with first-gen program sign
A Student-Led Organization at West Texas A&M University

“To maroon and white our colors, we would faithful be.”

Jonathan Cordova, George Pacheco Jr. / March 22, 2023
NASPA23 First-gen guide
Center Newsletter 3.21.23

In this edition: Your First-gen Guide to NASPA23; Beginning Your First Scholars Network Journey; Engaging Faculty in Promoting First-gen Success; Prioritizing Data-informed Practices; Championing a Culture of First-gen Student Success; Building Community at #NASPA23

FirstGen Forward / March 21, 2023
UN-Lincoln First Scholars Institution announcement
University’s first-gen initiatives earn national honor

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln has been recognized as a First Scholars Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success.

University of Nebraska—Lincoln / March 20, 2023
UW Oshkosh First Scholars Institution announcement
UW Oshkosh named First Scholars institution

UW Oshkosh’s commitment to advancing the outcomes of first-gen students was recognized this week by the Center for First-Generation Student Success.

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh / March 16, 2023
FIU First Scholars Institution Announcement
FIU achieves prestigious First Scholars designation

FIU is one of 22 U.S. institutions to be designated a First Scholars institution in 2023 by the Center for First-Generation Student Success.

Florida International University / March 16, 2023
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A One-Day Summit Creating a Foundation of Success

In August of 2021, UNT’s First-Generation Success Center (FGSC) launched an initiative called, The First-Gen Experience.

Katie Hermes, Desiree Padron / March 15, 2023
Group of first-gen students with first-gen program shirts at California State University, Fullerton
Cal State Fullerton Stands as a National Model for First-gen Student Success

California State University, Fullerton has established itself as a national model for improving experiences and outcomes of first-generation college students.

Martha Enciso, Elizabeth Zavala-Acevez / March 15, 2023
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Funding debate ends hopes for designation for colleges serving first-gen students

Faced with opposition from larger schools that serve fewer first-gen students, the sponsors pulled House Bill 1114 before it went to vote.

Chalkbeat Colorado / March 15, 2023
ATU First Scholars Institution announcement
ATU Earns Recognition for Serving First-Gen Students

ATU is among 22 institutions selected by the Center for First-generation Student Success to advance to the First Scholars phase.

Arkansas Tech News / March 15, 2023
CSU First Scholar Institution announcement
CSU advances in national effort aimed at first-gen student success

Colorado State University has been chosen to engage in the next phase of a multi-year initiative designed to advance first-gen student success.

Colorado State University Source / March 15, 2023
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Center announces new First Scholars institutions

Twenty-two institutions selected for commitment to advancing the outcomes of first-generation students.

FirstGen Forward / March 13, 2023
Mentor and mentee at University of North Georgia
Mentors make a difference at the University of North Georgia

Mentorship Matters when talking about First Generation retention and persistence.

Jennifer L. Herring / March 08, 2023