News & Blogs

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Mapping First-gen College Stakeholders onto the University Landscape

Cal Poly Pomona pushes ahead despite the pandemic to bring visibility and community to first-generation college students.

Jacqueline Naranjo, M.A. / December 01, 2021

How colleges can rise to a ‘higher level’ to help first-gen students

Institutions should be asking numerous questions and doing widespread auditing to ensure success.

University Business / November 24, 2021

Center Newsletter 11.16.21

In this edition: #CelebrateFirstGen; #SSHE22 Call for Volunteers; Center Online Learning; Special Journal Issue; #NASPA22 Registration and Housing; CatalystFIRST Speakers

FirstGen Forward / November 16, 2021

UCSF Supports First Gen Students with New Scholarships

Twenty students in programs across UCSF’s professional schools and the Graduate Division were awarded the scholarship, which recognizes first gen students who actively contribute to the first gen community at UCSF.

University of California, San Francisco / November 15, 2021

Oklahoma State’s National First-Generation College Day Kick-Off

Rae Ann Kruse describes how a photo op blossomed into a large-scale celebration of first-generation student success.

Rae Ann Kruse, Ed.D. / November 15, 2021

Faithful & Forward: Five Reflections from First-gen

Biola University offers five reflections for their five-year anniversary as a first-gen program.

Lester Larios, M.M. / November 10, 2021

We Never Stop Being First-gen

Once First-gen, Always First-gen

Anita M. Perez / November 10, 2021

First-Generation Student Success: Proximity Does Not Equal Advocacy

Dr. Whitnee Boyd, coordinator of special projects at Texas Christian University and Center Advocacy Group Chair advocates with intention for first-gen student success.

Whitnee Boyd Ed.D. / November 09, 2021

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

FirstGen Forward / 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.

FirstGen Forward / 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