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Collins, Tester, Baldwin Lead Push for TRIO Program Funding

The letter was signed by a record 56 bipartisan Senators, including Senator King.

The Office of Senator Susan Collins / July 08, 2021

Test-optional requirements helped first-generation applicants

Selective schools saw a sharp increase in applicants and a more diverse applicant pool. But will waiving SAT and ACT scores stick around long-term?

USA Today / July 04, 2021

Second-generation college students need support, too

If you really want to bridge the racial wealth gap, stop asking families of color to sacrifice so much to educate their children.

Chalkbeat Colorado / June 25, 2021

Center Newsletter 6.22.21

In this edition: #FGSS21; New National Data Fact Sheets; Center Anniversary; Upcoming Closure; FGCC Grant Opportunity

FirstGen Forward / June 22, 2021

Astronaut to College Leader

My best piece of advice–if you want to become an astronaut, become one.

Courtney N. Haun, Ph.D., M.P.H. / June 15, 2021

Celebrating Four Years of Moving #FirstgenForward

This year, we thought critically about how to create community, advance policy through advocacy, and strengthen professional development opportunities to meet unprecedented times.

FirstGen Forward / June 14, 2021

Colorado banned legacy admissions. What does it mean for students?

Few colleges in the state even consider an applicant’s family ties to a school, so what does the law really change?

Chalkbeat Colorado / June 10, 2021

Center Newsletter 6.8.21

In this edition: National Data Fact Sheets; #AdvocateFirstgen; Preparing for #FGSS21; Center Anniversary; FGCC Grant Opportunity; CatalystFIRST

FirstGen Forward / June 08, 2021

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First-Generation Academics and False Promises

The myth that a career in academe is likely is particularly pernicious for those of us for whom the stakes of belonging are much higher.

Inside Higher Ed / June 01, 2021

1st-gen college student beats COVID-19 barriers to stay in school

Her story is the story of first-generation and low-income students across America, from Los Angeles to rural Mississippi and everywhere in between.

USA Today / May 20, 2021

First-Gen Graduates See Fewer Economic Benefits than Their Peers

An analysis from the Pew Research Center finds that first-gen graduates receive fewer financial benefits than peers who have college-educated parents.

INSIGHT into Diversity / May 19, 2021

Center Newsletter 5.18.21

In this edition: FGCC Grant Opportunity Application; #FGSS21; Accessing the Journal; Upcoming National Data Fact Sheets

FirstGen Forward / May 18, 2021

First-gen college graduates still lag behind their peers financially

‘Getting a bachelor’s degree — it’s not the great leveler’

MarketWatch / May 18, 2021

How 2 First-Gen College Students Got Into Their Dream Schools

Focus on what drives you, lean on your resources and don’t quit when going through the college admissions process.

NerdWallet / May 14, 2021

Center Newsletter 5.4.21

In this edition: Inaugural Journal of First-generation Student Success; #AdvocateFirstgen; First Scholars; #FGSS21 Pre-cons; New FGCC Logo

FirstGen Forward / May 04, 2021

UNK Selected for Initiative Supporting First-generation Students

The University of Nebraska at Kearney was recently selected to join the First Scholars Network, an initiative of the Center for First-generation Student Success.

UNK News / April 28, 2021

UMD Joins Cohort of Schools Supporting First-Generation Students

The University of Maryland has been selected to be part of First Scholars, which recognizes and connects institutions committed to the advancement of first-generation college students.

UNK News / April 28, 2021

Supporting First-Gen and Low-Income Students Beyond Acceptance

More can be done to ensure that these students succeed and obtain their degrees, opening the door to more opportunities.

U.S. Department of Education / April 26, 2021