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Loyola New Orleans Celebrates First-generation Students

This year was a bit different, but we still found a way to celebrate our first-gen students.

Brent McLemore, M.S. / December 16, 2020

Building Global Education Initiatives For and With First-gen Students

As Loyola Marymount University brings in another year of their "First To Go Abroad" program, they reflect on the myriad of ways first-gen advocates can push the boundaries of what we know about access to immersive global education.

Alexia Fernanda Pineda Soto, M.A. / December 16, 2020

Center Newsletter 12.15.20

In this edition: Journal Submission Deadline; Virtual Professional Development; First Scholars Integrated Framework

FirstGen Forward / December 15, 2020

First-generation students are an asset for colleges and universities

Institutions can adopt an asset-based viewpoint toward first-gen students and change the culture on campus.

University Business / December 14, 2020

Focusing on First-Generation Students in College Admissions

Adrienne Amador Oddi implores fellow admissions counselors for a mindset shift as COVID-19 continues to impact first-gen students.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / December 09, 2020

Faculty Partners in Retention and Persistence for First-gen Students

Partnering with faculty–a worthwhile investment with great outcomes

Charlene Lobo Soriano, Ed.D. / December 09, 2020

Building Community Online During Remote Learning and Instruction

First to Fly hosts virtual gatherings to stay connected and build community online.

Claude Taylor M.A. / December 09, 2020

Students Take Flight at The Catholic University of America

The pandemic has altered college life, but first-gen resiliency and drive continue to find ways forward.

Javier W. Bustamante, M.A. / December 09, 2020

Creating a Personalized Experience for All First-gen Students

Success 360: A swift response team to support first-gen students

Christina Irrizary; Amanda Cannada; Ada Rivera; David Ouimette; & Leo Lachut, MA / December 09, 2020

First to Fly at MCPHS University

First Flight at MCPHS University in Boston hosted a virtual event as part of their National First-Generation College Celebration.

Brittany Rocheleau, M.Ed. / December 08, 2020

Moving Online: Celebrating in a Virtual Environment

Sometimes change is a good thing–we ended up with a cool website!

Jennifer Holland, MBA / December 08, 2020

Tell Your Story

Salt Lake Community College first-gen students are telling their stories and showing their first-gen pride!

Mikaela Mokofisi, M.Ed. / December 07, 2020

THR1VE-ing at Scranton!

In person celebration, giveaways, and peer mentoring...what a great way to spend a Sunday!

Shannon Murphy Fennie, M.S. / December 04, 2020

Drexel Celebrates Those Who Go First

Even with COVID-19 and remote learning, we were able to put together a series of programs that brought together students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Tasha Gardner, Ed.D. / December 04, 2020

Marian University hosts First-Generation College Celebration Week

Marian University built upon its 2019 celebration by extending this day into a week of uplifting events and workshops that explored the first-gen identity.

Jonathan Hetzel, M.Ed. / December 04, 2020

First-gen At Ivy Tech

Although this year may have been different in *virtually* every way, Ivy Tech - Central Indiana still found ways to connect students, staff, and faculty for fun and educational celebrations of first-generation students.

Josh VanBibber, M.Ed. / December 04, 2020

2020 First-Generation Celebration at The College of St. Scholastica

Dory Kempf offers tips for a successful First-Generation Celebration.

Dory Kempf, M.Ed. / December 04, 2020

First-gen Student Success Through Leadership

Propel your first-generation students toward leadership and success with leadership projects.

F. J. Talley, Ph.D. / December 02, 2020