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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.

Gen-1 Blaze a Trail
Gen-1: Blaze a Trail at the University of Cincinnati
FEATURE | March 28, 2018

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the telltale data
The Telltale Data That Can Identify College Students at Risk
FEATURE | June 07, 2017

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Some Colleges have more Students from the Top 1 Percent

Students at elite colleges are even richer than experts realized, according to a study based on millions of anonymous tax filings and tuition records.

The New York Times / January 18, 2017
Any Goal Is Achievable With the Support of a Strong Community

This article interviews a first-generation college student named Imani Mauzon at UC-Merced.

Huffington Post / January 18, 2017
10 Strategies for Colleges to Retain and Graduate First-Generation Students

This article outlines programs that create a campus culture of diversity, inclusion, access, opportunity, and success for first-generation students.

Huffington Post / January 05, 2017
Inspiring First-Generation Students Through Literature

A professor's committment to making her first-generation identity known to students so that they can know someone with a similiar experience.

Michigan State University / January 01, 2017
Internship Experience and Networking Paramount for College Graduates

A blog about the importance of internship experience and networking for first-generation college students.

Huffington Post / December 28, 2016
Facebook Internship Reinforces Confidence, Acknowledging Mistakes

A blog exploring the importance of completing an internship and the longstanding benefits.

Huffington Post / December 17, 2016
Why Low-Income Students Don’t Apply To Elite Universities

Colleges and universities need to better understand the factors that drive low-income students to less selective schools.

Huffington Post / August 31, 2016
Journey to College Series #4: Final College Decisions

Final installment of the Students Rising Above’s College Application Journey, strive to become first-generation college students.

Huffington Post / August 24, 2016
Vocabulary Words New College Students Need To Gain A Competitive Edge

First-generation students are at a disadvantage from counterparts, as they know less about how to navigate the system to gain a competitive edge.

Huffington Post / August 18, 2016
Congratulations. You Got Into College. Now What?

A blog about needing to provide academic, financial, social and emotional mentorship and support first-generation college students.

Huffington Post / June 28, 2016
what first gen students want
What First-Generation College Students Want

Sometimes young people are left out of the conversation about what they need to succeed.

The Atlantic / June 11, 2016
Denver First Gen Grad Becomes Global Leader

Director General Chacon shares his experience as first-generation college student to the U.S. Department of State.

Huffington Post / June 07, 2016
Here’s How We ‘Make America Great Again’

Bridging the opportunity gap by supporting first-generation college students

Huffington Post / May 27, 2016
Hope, Dreams and Aerospace

Senior Aerospace Engineer shares her journey through the STEM field.

Huffington Post / May 26, 2016
10 Ways to Cut College Education Costs

Ten reccommended ways to reduce your college bill.

Huffington Post / May 26, 2016
Show me the money? Not so fast.

A scholarship model to better support first-generation college students through mentorship and hands on assistance.

Huffington Post / May 12, 2016
Leading by Example: Outreach Trip Addresses Health Disparities

A Yale first-generation students experience and support from Students Rising Above.

Huffington Post / May 05, 2016
Why the First-Gen Mindset
Why The First-Gen Mindset Is Crucial To College Student Retention

There is a responsibility of higher education professionals to build awareness and knowledge to continue to learn how to best support FGC students.

Precense / May 03, 2016