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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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Building Relationships with Faculty: Debunking the Myths

Access Barnard seeks to leverage the resources of the College and New York City as a whole to support first-generation students as they navigate the higher education system

Jemima Gedeon, Elida Martinez-Gaynor, Valerie Monaco / November 02, 2022
Center Newsletter 11.1.22

In this edition: #CelebrateFirstgen Panel; Center Online Learning; Power & Place Webinar Series; Two New Resource Guides

FirstGen Forward / November 01, 2022
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National First-Generation College Celebration to honor first-gen students, alumni

Sixth annual celebration to highlight adult learners; feature virtual event on Nov. 1

FirstGen Forward / October 26, 2022
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Nevada State Celebrates First-Generation Students

The new First & Fierce initiative expands year-round support for Nevada State's first-gen students

Edith Fernández Ph.D. / October 26, 2022
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A Seminar for First-Gen, First-Year Students

Keene State College shares an analysis of their first-year seminar for first-generation students.

Kristin Sweeney / October 26, 2022
Center Newsletter 10.25.22

In this edition: The Center is Hiring for TEN new positions!

FirstGen Forward / October 25, 2022
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Proud to be F1RST

Trailblazing first-gen students give voice to GGC’s inaugural first-gen talking circle

Diana Rowe / October 19, 2022
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Missouri Western State University is committed to #GriffsGoingFirst

Engaging, encouraging, and empowering first-generation college students is a passion of the Dean of Students team at Missouri Western State University (MWSU). First-generation student initiatives are housed within the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) at MWSU and have been an area of focus for the 2022-2023 academic year.

Joshua Clary / October 19, 2022
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Building on a History of First-gen Support

Sonoma State University works to expand cross-campus collaborations to build upon its history of first-gen student success.

Rose Calzontzi / October 12, 2022
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Maximizing culture and the familiar to reach first-generation students

We utilized culture, and music to disarm students and inspire personal development and retention.

Keith Baltimore / October 12, 2022
Succeeding as a First-Generation Student with Dr. Julianna Barnes

Dr. Julianna Barnes shares her experience as a bi-racial, first-gen graduate and her vision for the future of community colleges.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / October 12, 2022
Center Newsletter 10.11.22

In this edition: The Center is Hiring; #CelebrateFirstgen Grant Recipients; #AdvocateFirstgen; JFGSS Deadline; Careers in Student Affairs Month; NASPA Excellence Awards

FirstGen Forward / October 11, 2022
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Mining for First-generation Monarchs – Our Perpetual Mission

Meet the first-generation Monarchs!

Amy Futoma, Matt Havrilla / October 05, 2022
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First-gen Initiatives at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Explore first-generation success activities and initiatives at Illinois.

Brian Becker, Shawn Hampton, and Jennifer Mendez / October 05, 2022
The Center Names Sam Goessling as First Chief Growth Officer

The veteran advancement and development executive will lead a capital campaign to support Center’s new multi-year growth plan.

FirstGen Forward / September 28, 2022
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Center Newsletter 9.20.22

In this edition: NASPA Excellence Awards; Drop-in Q&A; JFGSS Editorial Board Application; #CelebrateFirstgen; Postsecondary Data Partnership

FirstGen Forward / September 20, 2022
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Center Newsletter 9.6.22

In this edition: #NASPA23 Call for Programs; #FGSS23 CAC Application; #AdvocateFirstgen; New Publication; Call for Chapters

FirstGen Forward / September 06, 2022
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Ensuring first-generation students and their families feel connected

A first-gen graduate working in enrolment shares insight into what administrators can do to ensure first-gen students and families feel connected.

The Times Higher Education / August 30, 2022