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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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Inequities Persist in Applicants Despite Reducing SAT, ACT Requirements

Common App data shows college applicants increased by 10%. Low-income and first-gen student applications decreased even as schools reduced barriers.

INSIGHT into Diversity / February 01, 2021
The Full Story on Admissions

Record application totals are largely going to the institutions that already have plenty. Common App data point to declines from low-income students.

Inside Higher Ed / February 01, 2021
First To Soar

North Carolina Central University and the Men’s Achievement Center are committed to supporting first-generation students.

Roderick T. Heath, Ed.D. / January 31, 2021
Cardinal First introduces innovations to support first-gen families

North Central College’s award-winning Cardinal First program is using the virtual sphere to expand its offerings.

Jacob Imm / January 29, 2021
Advocates hope pandemic shift from requiring SAT, ACT will help diversity

But experiences of colleges that are already test-optional show other changes are also needed

The Hechinger Report / January 27, 2021
The First-Gen Ambassadors Program at Rutgers University–Camden

Learn how Rutgers-Camden developed an ambassador program to build a sense of community amongst first-generation students during the pandemic.

Dyron J. Corley, Ed.D.; Brandon Quiles, M.S.Ed.; and Fallon Conry, M.A. / January 27, 2021
Welcome Aboard Flight First-gen 2021!

Grambling State University continues its commitment to first-gen student success during the pandemic.

Gourjoine M. Wade, Ed.D. / January 27, 2021
If You Build It, Will They Come? Reimagining First-gen at Michigan Tech

A journey of discovering what first-generation student support could look like at Michigan Tech.

Susan Liebau, M.S. & Heather Simpson, M.S. / January 27, 2021
‘Alarm Bells’ on First-Generation, Low-Income Applicants

Common App shows overall application increase, but the gains are for larger and more competitive colleges.

Inside Higher Ed / January 26, 2021
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NASPA Announces the 2020 Virtual Innovation Awards Recipients

Five of 10 Virtual Innovation Awards recipients are First Scholars and First-gen Forward Institutions.

FirstGen Forward / January 26, 2021
Inaugural First-Generation Scholars Celebration

St. Edward’s University hosted its inaugural First-Generation College Celebration Day on Friday, November 6th, 2020 to celebrate our first-generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Sonia Briseno, M.S. / January 26, 2021
Navigating the Transfer Process as a First-generation Student

The University of Maryland—College Park offers students the opportunity to create resources for those who transfer between institutions.

Cori Carfagno / January 20, 2021
Presbyterian College Launches Week-Long First-Gen Celebration

Presbyterian College launches week-long first-generation student celebration.

Stephanie Keene, M.A. / January 20, 2021
'The Hidden Curriculum'

Author discusses her new book on first-generation students who end up at top colleges.

Inside Higher Ed / January 19, 2021
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Center Newsletter 1.19.21

In this edition: Crimsonbridge Grant; The Latest First-gen Research; Resources for Higher Ed Leaders; The Black First-gen Collective

FirstGen Forward / January 19, 2021
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The Center Announces New Grant from the Crimsonbridge Foundation

This one-year grant will support advancing the understanding of the college-to-career journeys of first-generation students.

FirstGen Forward / January 14, 2021
Resilience in the Midst of a Pandemic

Resilience is a word that comes to mind when I think about first-generation college students, and our students showed just how adaptable and resilient they are!

Rene Smith, M.A. / January 13, 2021
CREATING A COLLABORATIVE PATH FORWARD

Creativity can create an exciting collaboration between academics and students affairs in the commitment to student success.

Sharmay Wood, M.A., M.P.S. / January 13, 2021