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Advancing First-generation Student Success Across Campus

How a team of four found each other at a large university to serve first-gen Aggies.

/ October 28, 2020

The Unique Challenges Faced By HBCU Students During COVID

The continuation of remote instruction at HBCUs creates obstacles that students learning remotely at many other schools may not have encountered.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / October 26, 2020

Piedmont First

Piedmont First celebrates and supports first-gen students.

Maurilia Oldham / October 21, 2020

Center Newsletter 10.20.20

In this edition: Journal Submission Opening Soon; First-gen Forward Application; Virtual Professional Development; FGCC Events; Additions to the Center Team; First Scholars

FirstGen Forward / October 20, 2020

Colleges see surge in enrollment by children of immigrant families

Institutions across the U.S. are seeing a shift in student demographics with over 5.3 million enrolled students coming from immigrant families.

The Hill / October 15, 2020

An Emerging Initiative to Support First-gen Students at Six Institutions

A unique model for cross-institutional engagement and collaboration to enhance the first-generation college student experience

Shakima M. Clency, M.S. & Gail Gibson, Ph.D. / October 14, 2020

The Journey of Going Virtual for First-gen Students at SAIC

Our students and staff have managed a lot in transitioning our work to a virtual format, but we have found a few strategies that we'll keep with us.

Michael Blackman, Ed.D. / October 14, 2020

Navigating Admissions As A First-Gen, Low-Income College Grad

"Just as I was disadvantaged in the college admissions process, I am disadvantaged in the college graduation process."

Forbes / October 09, 2020

Leveraging Project-Based Learning to Improve Career Readiness

Sacramento State develops first-gen employability skills with project-based learning.

Chao Vang, Ed.D. & Maryann Wong, M.A. / October 07, 2020

Elevating First-gen Voices: Starting Your Own First-gen Publication

Seattle University offers the why and how to start your institution's first-gen publication.

Yvette Gutierrez-Morfin & Gretchenrae Campera, M.Ed. / October 07, 2020

The Value of a First-generation Network

Mount Holyoke's First-Gen Network presents unique opportunities for campus-wide involvement and innovative programming in support of first-gen student success.

Anna C. Hope, Ph.D / October 07, 2020

Center Newsletter 10.6.20

In this edition: New #AdvocateFirstgen; #NASPA21 CFP Deadline Extended; Upcoming FGCC and Grant Recipients; First Scholars; Virtual Professional Development

FirstGen Forward / October 06, 2020

50-State Comparison: Education and Workforce Development

This resource provides an overview of education’s role within state workforce development systems, processes for identifying high-demand occupations and financial aid to support workforce education.

Education Commission of the States / October 05, 2020

COVID-19 Impact on First-gen Students in TRIO

We are committed to the success and holistic experience of our students because That’s What Aggies Do! #HBCUpride

Chantal Fleming; Kellie Dixon, Ed.D.; & Tamara Fuller, D.M. / September 30, 2020

Supporting First-generation Students Pre-College

The ATU Divisions of Student Affairs Enrollment Management worked collaboratively to develop a pre-college program for rising high school seniors.

Brett Bruner Ed.D. / September 30, 2020

Five Ways to Amplify Support for First-generation Students

Building on the Center Advisory Board’s statement, we identified five ways to engage stakeholders in supporting first-gen students.

FirstGen Forward / September 29, 2020

First-gen Student Support through Intentional University Programming

Utilizing a first-year seminar, academic advising, and TRIO programs, Missouri State has developed university-wide support for first-generation college students.

Tracey Glaessgen, Ed.D. & Rabekah Stewart, Ph.D. / September 23, 2020

Celebrating and Empowering First-generation College Students

Carroll Community College offers special opportunities for first-generation students.

Brittany Baer, M.A. / September 23, 2020