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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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Center Newsletter 6.7.22

In this edition: Latest Journal Issue; #SSHE22 Featured Speakers; #AdvocateFirstgen; Center Online Learning; #NASPA23

FirstGen Forward / June 07, 2022
Students Talking Outside of Campus
First-Generation College Students Need Internship Guidance

Landing internships and jobs is essential but often daunting for first-generation students.

Society for Human Resource Management / May 26, 2022
Center Newsletter 5.17.22

In this edition: Center Professional Development; SSHE; Center Online Learning; CatalystFIRST; Center Publications

FirstGen Forward / May 17, 2022
Tri-Alpha class at College of the Holy Cross
Supporting and Celebrating our First-generation Students

While blazing a trail for themselves and in their families, they have also contributed to creating an environment conducive to success for others.

Michelle Bata / May 04, 2022
Center Booth #NASPA22
Center Newsletter 5.3.22

In this edition: The Center is Hiring; CatalystFIRST; #SSHE2022 Featured Speakers; #AdvocateFirstgen; Upcoming Events

FirstGen Forward / May 03, 2022
Eastern Illinois University First-generation college student program
First-gen Forward: What a GREAT Year!

At EIU, 47.56% of our entire undergraduate population identify as first-generation.

Mona Y. Davenport / April 27, 2022
Five Voices, All First

Binghamton University uses storytelling to build community and provide first-gen students a true sense of belonging on campus.

Marissa Zelman, M.A.T. / April 27, 2022
Diverse female graduates looking forward at commencement
First-generation college students face unique challenges

Dick Startz provides data-based facts about FGLI students and discusses evidence that “first-gen” and “low-income” are not synonymous.

Brookings / April 25, 2022
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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
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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
Students Staff Faculty
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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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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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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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