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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

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

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

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

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

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

Doing More, Together: The Power of Partnerships

By building relationships with campus partners, the University of Alaska Fairbanks' #FirstGenAK team has built support and engagement with few resources.

Ronnie Houchin / December 02, 2020

How to Celebrate First-gen students in a COVID-19 Environment

Celebrating first-gen students in a virtual environment is still possible.

Roxanne Gregg, MBA & Ashley Msikinya, MS / December 02, 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

Celebrating & Sharing Your First-generation Story at ATU

Who will tell your first-generation student story? What will your story as a first-generation student entail?

Brett L. Bruner, Ed.D. / December 02, 2020

Project RISE Proudly Celebrates First-generation College Students!

For our 2020 first-generation celebration, we offered a variety of ways to make sure students felt affirmed, encouraged, and inspired.

Tiara Randle, M.S. / December 01, 2020

#AdvocateFirstgen: Five Ways to Prepare for a New Legislative Session

‘Lame duck’ sessions will convene in December to consider final pieces of legislation before a new session commences in January. How can you use this time to #AdvocateFirstgen?

FirstGen Forward / December 01, 2020

Center Newsletter 12.1.20

In this edition: Journal Twitter Chat; First-gen Forward Application Deadline; New Center Report

FirstGen Forward / December 01, 2020

COVID-19 and first-gen students: ‘Our worst fears have been realized’

As COVID-19 continues to impact college students, data suggests that applications have declined among historically underrepresented groups.

CNBC / November 25, 2020

Center Newsletter 11.17.20

In this edition: New Report; First-gen Forward Application; Journal Submissions; Virtual Professional Development; #CelebrateFirstGen

FirstGen Forward / November 17, 2020