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Strengthening the Culture of Pride and Support for First-gen Students

Building identity builds belonging for UW–Green Bay’s first-generation students.

Erin A. Van Daalwyk, M.Ed. / April 20, 2022

First-generation Students at Governors State University

Learn how one institution fills vital gaps for first-gen students using emergency grants.

Lisa Carra / April 20, 2022

First-in-family scholars bust generational barriers

First-generation students face challenges navigating graduate school. How can institutions better support them?

Nature / April 19, 2022

Center Newsletter 4.19.22

In this edition: #FGSS22 Pre-con Primer; #CCMonth; Upcoming Events; The Latest

FirstGen Forward / April 19, 2022

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Investing in First-gen Success One Partnership and Program at a Time

Kent State University employs a campus-wide effort to help make graduation happen for first-generation students.

Melanie Jones, M.Ed. / April 13, 2022

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First-gen Student Organization Creates Badge of Honor at UNK

UNK is proud of its bold students who continue to rise to the challenge and set a great example for future generations.

Kyle Means / April 13, 2022

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Staying Inspired working with First-generation College Students

Inspiration in our work is in our broader purpose and our first-gen community.

Clara Dwyer / April 06, 2022

Center Newsletter 4.5.22

In this edition: Kicking Off #CCMonth; First-gen Students in CTCs Report; CatalystFIRST at CTCs; Advocacy Spotlight: Dr. James H. Whitney III; CTC Perspectives

FirstGen Forward / April 05, 2022

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Energizing Our First-gen Campus Committee

Learn how Oregon State University capitalized on the First-gen Forward designation to ensure their first-gen student success committee could effect change for students.

Caitlin J McVay, M.A. / March 30, 2022

Oklahoma State University Recognized by NASPA

OSU been recognized by the Center for First-generation Student Success as a First-gen Forward institution, joining the 2022-23 cohort.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / March 22, 2022

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Center Newsletter 3.15.22

In this edition: Your first-gen guide to #NASPA22

FirstGen Forward / March 15, 2022

It’s Way Too Easy for Privileged Kids to Fake Being Working Class

Being a first-gen, low-income student has been eye-opening—not least in finding out how many of my FGLI peers are actually children of privilege.

The Daily Beast / March 14, 2022

From Student to Advocate: Creating a Space for First-gen Students

Take a journey through Texas A&M University–San Antonio’s growth and development of first-generation initiatives (as told by an alumna and current staff member).

Mercedes Torrez, M.A. / March 09, 2022

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Elon University Partners with First-gen Students to Promote Belonging

Institutional partnerships led to significant strides in a mentoring program, faculty/staff training, and a student organization.

Oscar Miranda, M.Ed. & Sabrina L. Thurman, Ph.D. / March 09, 2022

Understanding Levels of First-Generationness

Not all first-generation students are alike, write Marjorie Darrah, Roxann Humbert and Gay Stewart.

Inside Higher Ed / March 02, 2022

Uniting First-gen Efforts to Expand First-gen Presence

Michigan State University explores new pathways for first-gen college success.

Christina Bridges, M.S.W. / March 02, 2022

Center Newsletter 3.1.22

In this edition: 2022-23 #FirstgenForward Cohort; #AdvocateFirstgen; JFGSS Special Issue Priority Deadline; Two-Year Landscape Report; #NASPA22 Featured Speakers; Upcoming Events

FirstGen Forward / March 01, 2022

Groups call on Biden Administration to support college completion

Increased funding in next year's budget could help retain and get more students to completion.

University Business / February 28, 2022