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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

Group of students eating lunch at a round cafeteria table

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

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

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

I AM A First-Gen Aggie

New Mexico State University (NMSU) system finds a crimson way to celebrate its first-generation heroes.

Rosa De La Torre-Burmeister / March 08, 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

Center Newsletter 3.7.23

In this edition: Transforming the First-gen Experience at Scale; #AdvocateFirstgen Through Intentional Universal Design; Demystifying Data to Drive First-gen Student Success; Building an Engaged Community for First-gen Student Success

FirstGen Forward / March 07, 2023

Two staff members in front of University at Buffalo step and repeat

Mentoring Incoming First-Generation Students

Supporting First-year First-Generation Students Through Mentorship

Tyler Richards / March 01, 2023

Group of students holding up the University of Utah hand sign

Cultivating a supportive community that values and celebrates first-gen

Maximizing first-generation students chances of success by building bridges, fostering a strong community, increasing belonging and intentionally cultivating meaningful relationships with peers. An approach by the First-Gen Scholars Program.

Linda Paternina Serrano / March 01, 2023

Two staff members posing in front of step and repeat for First-Generation College Celebration

Celebrating Montco Momentum and Pride in our First-gen Students

Forging their pathways, Montco's first-gen students are building brighter futures for themselves, their families, and our communities.

Diane VanDyke / February 28, 2023

Two students working together at a table at Pratt Institute

Mac and Say Cheese!

Career Prep + Mac & Cheese, the perfect combination!

Nathan Ochocinski & Taylor Maultz / February 22, 2023

Group of Washington Bothell Students in uniform

Are we centering first-gen college students in how we orient our students to our campuses?

Orientation Programs are often some of the first programs that our first generation college student will interact with on our campuses and can have a huge impact on a first generation college student's experience.

Terry Hill / February 22, 2023

Center Newsletter 2.21.23

In this edition: Meet the Center Team (part II); Webinar: Leveraging Institutional Data; Promoting First-gen Student Success at NASPA23; First-gen Graduate Student Symposium

February 21, 2023