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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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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
Diverse Higher Ed Leaders
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
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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
Diverse Higher Ed Leaders
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
Some college students are still up for grabs in November

As with any large and diverse group, some students are more likely to vote than others. So which young people are actually up for grabs?

The Conversation / September 23, 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
Benedict College Supporting First-gen Students
How one southern college is helping students with nowhere to go during campus shutdown

Learn how Benedict College is meeting students where they are and tailoring support offerings!

CBS News / September 17, 2020
More Pandemic Consequences for Underrepresented Students

A survey from a group of research institutions found that students of color and low-income students are worse off than white and higher-income peers.

Inside Higher Ed / September 16, 2020
First-generation Student Success and Alabama State University

With the right combination of academic resources, personal support, and social engagement, students are likely to persist toward graduation.

Acquanetta M. Pinkard, Ph.D. & Rolanda Horn, Ph.D. / September 16, 2020
First Generation Rams: Getting Connected

Being a first-gen student can be scary, but finding a college that feels like home and knowing there is a person you can go to with all college-related questions can help.

Haley Losoya, M.Ed. / September 16, 2020
Supporting our First-gen Students at Portland Community College

General C. Johnson discusses two of Portland Community College’s student success initiatives and strategic priorities for 2020-2021.

General C. Johnson, N.D. / September 16, 2020
2021 NASPA Virtual Conference
Center Newsletter 9.15.20

In this edition: #NASPA21 Deadlines; Featuring Latest First-gen Research; First Scholars; Southwest Symposium

FirstGen Forward / September 15, 2020
Capital One Launches First-Gen Focus, a New Student Program

Capital One launches First-Gen Focus, a new national program dedicated to supporting 1st year, first-generation college students

Capital One / September 15, 2020
First-gen Forward Soars to New Heights at Boston College

Boston College Commits $50M to First-generation Students

Karl V. Bell, M.A. / September 09, 2020
Virtual First-generation Student Focused Peer Mentoring Programs

Venus Tamayo discusses the transition to virtual programming of a key initiative for first-gen student success: peer mentoring programs.

Venus Tamayo, M.S. / September 09, 2020