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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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National Analysis Examines Support for First-gen Students

Research from the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, and Phase Two Advisory finds significant variation in first-generation student experiences and how supports are provided at community and technical colleges.

FirstGen Forward / November 17, 2020
First-gen Forward...what does this mean?

We at the University of Bridgeport hope to share who we are as a First-gen Forward institution and what we do to highlight our community.

Chrystie Cruz, M.A. / November 11, 2020
Reimagining Methods to Connect Students During a Remote Semester

Learn how Lafayette College's Office of Advising and Co-Curricular Programs encouraged first-gen students to put down the technology and use the pen-pal method to develop social connections during a remote semester.

Abigail Schaffer, M.Ed. / November 11, 2020
Against All Odds: First-generation Students and Noncognitive Barriers

What is North Carolina Central University Doing to Help First-generation students during COVID-19?

Roderick T. Heath, Ed.D. / November 11, 2020
Institutions Participate in National First-Gen College Celebrations

Within the higher education sector, Nov. 8 marked the annual celebration for first-generation students earning their postsecondary degrees.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / November 10, 2020
UMBC's First-gen College Celebration Day 2020

Navigating Institutional Barriers in the Wake of a Pandemic

Antoinette Newsome & Krista Wallace / November 08, 2020
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Supporting First-Generation Students’ Spirit of Engagement

They are often among the most committed to improving the world, which matches their effort to change their own futures, writes David P. Haney.

Inside Higher Ed / November 06, 2020
Thriving Because Of, Not Despite, Their Identity

Although many may try to define them by their disadvantages, students often view being first-generation as a source of influence and power.

Inside Higher Ed / November 06, 2020
Celebrating First-Generation College Day and Beyond

It is a time to recognize that helping first-gen students to succeed and thrive is critical for American economic strength and for American families.

Forbes / November 06, 2020
Recognizing Valuable Perspectives From Students with Children

Considerations toward a more inclusive approach for students with children.

Josh Baros / November 04, 2020
EKU Celebrates First-gen Students

Eastern Kentucky University continues its tradition of honoring first-gen students through virtual storytelling.

Sierrah Anderson, M.Ed. / November 04, 2020
Tulsa Community College Celebrates First-generation Students

Tulsa Community College hosted a virtual First-Gen Celebration on November 4th, 2020.

Heather Crain, M.S. / November 04, 2020
Supporting First-gen Students in Times of Need

Challenges facing first-generation students during COVID-19 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Lanel Love, Ph.D. / November 04, 2020
#AdvocateFirstgen: Three Ways to Build Upon #CelebrateFirstGen

What can you do to keep the attention on first-gen students and leverage the support and excitement of your institution's #CelebrateFirstGen events?

FirstGen Forward / November 03, 2020
Center Newsletter 11.3.20

In this edition: Let’s #CelebrateFirstGen; New #AdvocateFirstgen; Journal Submission; Virtual Professional Development; First Scholars

FirstGen Forward / November 03, 2020
Open the Door: Disparities in Paid Internships

A survey suggests that racial minorities, women, and first-gen students are underrepresented in paid internships.

National Association of Colleges and Employers / November 01, 2020
Building from the Ground Up: First-gen at Auburn University

Starting something new is never easy, yet we are up for the journey because the first-gen story on our campus is worthy of being told.

Jasmine Prince, M.Ed. / October 28, 2020
Navigating the Beast

Learn about Giovanni Zarza, a recent first-generation college graduate, and his experience navigating higher education.

Suesue Eldanaf Walkwitz, M.A. / October 28, 2020