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#FirstGenProud at Hillsborough Community College

HCC's First-Generation Celebration involved a variety of campus staff and services to produce a two-day interactive celebration at this multi-campus institution.

Sheila McCants / December 09, 2022

Student and staff member shaking hands across table set for meal

York Technical College's First Generation College Celebration

York Technical College celebrates first-gen week.

Caroline W Canty Ph.D. / December 09, 2022

First-gen students outside in front of tent holding multicolored signs for First-Generation College Celebration

NWOSU launches First-Gen Club with connection event

Northwestern Oklahoma State University celebrates first-generation students, staff, and faculty on campus.

Roxie J. James Ph.D. / December 08, 2022

O Sculpture at St. Cloud Technical & Community College

Establishing a Cyclone First-gen Campus

The Making of Cyclone First-gen Campus

William Tuoy-Giel / December 07, 2022

University of New Mexico mascot with campus sign

A Mixed Approach to Supporting First-Gen Students at UNM

University of New Mexico connects culture to first-generation work across campus

Brandi Wells-Stone / December 07, 2022

First-Generation Students Face Roadblocks in Medicine

First-gen premedical students frequently point to a lack of financial, cultural, and social capital as barriers when applying to medical programs.

Medscape / December 06, 2022

Students tabling outside with first-gen swag

Montebello's First-Generation College Celebration

Introspection and community building were the pillars that upheld our First-Generation College Celebration.

Ruben Dorantes M.Ed. / December 02, 2022

Advisor helps student in the ASU Local Yuma classroom

ASU offers an innovative college pathway to students

ASU Local – Yuma provides in-person support for online learners who want to earn a bachelor's degree.

Mary Beth Faller / December 02, 2022

First-gen panelists with moderator at Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University Celebrates First-gen Students

BGSU students, faculty, and staff connect through first-gen panel and mixer event.

Nick Malendowski / December 01, 2022

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First to Fly at Oglethorpe University

Our students are the first, but they will not be the last.

Lisa Conley Ed.D. / November 30, 2022

Student leaning against brick wall on campus

The Unspoken Rule

"As I think about being the first to do something, I ponder on the weight often carried by those who hold this as an aspect of their identity, either by choice or force."

Anthony L. Webster / November 30, 2022