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Center for First-generation Student Success Becomes Independent Organization Under New Brand—FirstGen Forward

New nonprofit announces over $7 million in initial fundraising to scale impact, launch next phase of work serving FirstGen college students

FirstGen Forward / June 24, 2024

University of the Incarnate Word first-gen medical event

First-Generation Medical Student Alliance Hosts Mini-Med School Event

The University of the Incarnate Word's (UIW) First-Generation Medical Student Alliance (FGMSA) hosted a mini-med school event for students from the Health Careers High School in the hopes of providing a glimpse into the world of osteopathic medicine and to emphasize that medical school is for everyone.

Devin S. Castillo / June 20, 2024

Boosting the First-generation and/or Limited Income Student Experience

How Mario Kart can influence student success.

Mark Kamimura-Jiménez / June 20, 2024

University of Colorado Colorado Springs first-gen photo op

Our First-Generation Program at UCCS and What We Have Learned Along the Way

Building the Foundations: What We've Learned from Launching our First2Go Program.

Jonathon DeWitt / June 20, 2024

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte first-gen appreciation day

Celebrating First-Generation College Students at UNC Charlotte

On April 18, 2024, UNC Charlotte hosted a remarkable event that brought together over 300 First-Generation college students to celebrate their unique journeys and achievements.

Briana Wilson / June 18, 2024

The College Of New Jersey first-gen event crew

Modeling Community: Strategic Planning for First-Generation Student Success

Discover how the fusion of collaborative strategic planning and community-building initiatives at The College of New Jersey empowered first-generation students to thrive academically and personally, underscoring the pivotal role of solidarity and support in the first-generation college experience.

Romina Generali / June 18, 2024

Iowa State University center construction

Celebrating the First Scholars Program at Iowa State University

Look at the highlights of the inaugural year of the First Scholars Program at Iowa State University, where first-gen students are building community with innovative resources within this new initiative.

Jordan Brooks, Christi Kampen, Robert Lipsey, Allison Severson / June 14, 2024

Sam Houston State University Spring Resume Workshop

Mentors for First-Generation Students in Trailblazer Mentoring Program

With the guidance and resources my mentors gave me, I've delved deeper into the world of science.

Kay Angrove / June 13, 2024

Massachusetts College of Art and Design first-gen panel

Lifting the Voices of First-Generation Students

MassArt celebrated some of first-genaration alumni during a panel talk open to the entire community.

Jamie Glanton Costello / June 12, 2024

Temple University Tri-Alpha Induction Class

Inaugural University-Wide Tri-Alpha Honor Society Induction at Temple University

Ten weeks before our April 4th induction ceremony for Alpha Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for First-Generation College students, or "Tri-Alpha" for short, Temple University agreed to shift from a college-based chapter of Tri-Alpha to pushing it university-wide.

Frank Nelson, Jennifer Johnson / June 03, 2024

New York Institute of Technology's Commitment to Support and Belonging

Learn more about First Generation Support at a Tech school in New York!

Felipe Henao, Tiffani Hinds / June 03, 2024

Dyersburg State Community College Jurni Montague

First-Gen Proud at Dyersburg State

Dyersburg State Community College celebrates first-generation students.

Tracie Keith / May 29, 2024

The Power of Finding Your People on the Path to First-generation Student Success

Radford University’s student-staffed First-Gen Center creates a haven for first-generation students to build community and ensure their success on campus.

Richele Henry / May 29, 2024

Pacific Lutheran University NM Blog first-gen luncheon

The Question of Tipping Points

We may be at a tipping point. Each year a larger percentage of our incoming class identifies as First in the Family (FIG) to attend college, to attend graduate school, or to attend college in the United States.

Joanna Royce-Davis, Angie Hambrick / May 17, 2024

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi NM Blog first-gen student

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Journey of Support and Success

Discover how Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is transforming the experience of first-generation students through innovative support systems and community empowerment.

Jerel Benton, D'Angelo Sands / May 16, 2024

Jackson State University NM Blog first-gen students

First Day In. Last Day Out.

August 2023 was the beginning of a new and exciting adventure on the campus of Jackson State University.

Susan Powell-Jones, Arianna Hudson / May 15, 2024

Lawrence University Alternative Spring Break

Lawrence University First-Gen Students Explore on Alternative Spring Break

Learn more about how Lawrence University first-gen students connected with each other and nature through service, sustainability, and stewardship efforts on alternative spring break.

Kristi Koshuta, Grace C. Johnson, Juan Arguello / May 14, 2024

Western Kentucky University NM Blog first-gen premiere

Western Kentucky University First-generation Student Blazes Trails

Veronica Vallejo-Garcia shares her experiences as a first-generation Latina student through her senior thesis film, “First Gen.”

Cailyn Richer / May 10, 2024