News & Blogs

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How to Get First-Generation Students

They are among the most price-sensitive students around, survey finds.

Inside Higher Ed / November 08, 2021

Making a New Tradition at St. Lawrence: The First-gen Initiative

Learn how we’re embracing first-gen pride and making it a new tradition at SLU!

Tina L. Tao, Ed.D. / November 03, 2021

Center Newsletter 11.2.21

In this edition: Fifth #CelebrateFirstGen; Special Journal Issue; #AdvocateFirstgen; Center Online Learning; #FGSS22; #NASPA22 Registration and Housing

The Center / November 02, 2021

First-Generation College Celebration Main 2022

Fifth Annual First-Generation College Celebration

On November 8, 2021, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success will lead the national efforts of the fifth annual First-Generation College Celebration.

The Center / November 01, 2021

$40 million gift will help 1st-gen students at the University of Michigan

To combat the struggles first-gen students face, Wilpon and his wife, Judy, created the Kessler Scholars Program and are funding it in perpetuity.

NPR / October 28, 2021

The Academic Discovery Program at La Salle University

Learn how one program at La Salle University supports highly motivated first-generation students throughout their educational journey.

Joseph Ebbinger, Ed.M; Wendell Griffith, Ed.D; & Gabrielle St. Léger, Ed.D / October 27, 2021

Welcoming First-generation Students & Families

First-gen faculty, staff, and students welcome incoming first-gen students to the Lynx family.

Sonia Ivette Valencia, M.A. / October 27, 2021

NALP Reports Employment Outcomes for First-Gen College Students

For the first time, NALP has measured the law school employment outcomes for first-gen graduates.

National Association for Law Placement / October 20, 2021

Supporting Family Members of First-gen Students

East Carolina University is providing information and support to family members of first-gen students to aid in student success.

Karen Smith, M.A. & Linda Campion, Ph.D. / October 20, 2021

University of Lynchburg’s Summer Transition Program

The University of Lynchburg is making the transition to college a little less stressful and a little more fun for first-generation students.

Jo Jones, M.Ed. / October 20, 2021

Center Newsletter 10.19.21

In this edition: #CelebrateFirstGen; #NASPA22 Registration and Housing; #SSHE22 Call for Volunteers; Center Online Learning

The Center / October 19, 2021

St. John's College Builds a Bridge for First-gen Students

St. John’s launches the Pritzker Bridge Scholars Program–recognizing incoming students’ need for robust support and resources as they make the transition from high school to St. John's.

Nanette Elizabeth Phillips / October 13, 2021