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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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Roane State Community College Logo
It Takes a Village

At Roane State Community College in Tennessee, it takes a village to support first-generation students.

Cody Miller / January 23, 2024
Longwood University first-gen students
Celebrating First-Gen Students at Longwood University

Are you proud to be trailblazer?

Wade Edwards / January 23, 2024
Franciscan University of Steubenville first-gen students
Franciscan University's Collaborative Workshops for Success

Discover Franciscan’s workshops aimed at empowering first-generation and minority students to succeed, creating a supportive community.

Gabriela Taylor / January 23, 2024
Jackson State Community College first-gen student in lab
Ten Tips and Tricks Every First-Gen College Student Should Know

College can be a whole new world to a first-gen student - here are 10 tips and tricks to make that world easier to navigate.

Henry Kilpatrick / January 23, 2024
UTPB recognized for commitment to advancing first-generation student success

UTPB was chosen for its demonstrated commitment to advancing first-gen students' outcomes through institution-wide approaches.

Odessa American / January 23, 2024
Bridging the gaps

Initiatives redefine future of first-gen support

University of South Carolina / January 22, 2024
Southern New Hampshire University First-gen student
Two Modalities, One Focus: First-gen Success at SNHU

Serving over 200,000 students, Southern New Hampshire University collaborates across online and in-person modalities to increase the pride and community of its first-gen student population.

James K. Winfield, Lynn Zlotkowski, Helena Iaquinta, and Brianna Allard / January 18, 2024
UHCL First Gen Week Collage
A Week of Connection, Career Insight, and Community Support

Unlock the doors to first-gen success at UHCL as we take you through a week-long celebration filled with connection, career guidance, and unwavering community support.

Joshua Quinn / January 16, 2024
Arkansas Hall on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway
UCA joins First Scholars Network to assist first-gen students

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette / January 08, 2024
Angelo State Selected as a "First Scholars Institution"

ASU is now one of 15 institutions chosen for 2024 to advance to the First Scholars phase of the First Scholars Network.

SanAngeloLIVE.com / January 04, 2024
How to help first-generation students navigate the challenges of higher education

First-generation students face unique challenges. Here are some strategies to help them succeed

The Times Higher Education / January 04, 2024
Angelo State Students Sitting around table with laptop with many stickers in first-generation student center
ASU earns ‘First Scholars Institution’ title

ASU was originally named a “First-gen Forward Institution” by the CFGSS in 2020.

Concho Valley Homepage / January 04, 2024
Concrete Texas Tech University seal outside on sunny day in front of fountains
Texas Tech named as First Scholars Institution

Texas Tech was chosen based on its commitment to advancing the outcomes of first-gen students through improving institution-wide approaches.

Texas Tech University / December 24, 2023
NSCC First-gen student
Celebrating Each Other

What do all first-generation students have in common?

Jullie Williams / December 21, 2023
Towson University First-gen Faculty and Students
Building Community Through Education

Towson University builds community for first-generation students through awareness campaign.

Charla Fowlkes / December 20, 2023
Two students holding framed sign reading
Florida State University receives national recognition

FSU was announced as one of 15 new schools across the country named a First Scholars Institution.

Florida State University / December 14, 2023
Two usculum students speaking with TRIO personnel in office with wooden desk
Tusculum’s support for first-gen students results in progression

Tusculum University will develop even stronger outcomes for these pioneers and their families.

Tusculum University / December 13, 2023
Line of graduates in black caps and gowns with multicolored stoles at commencement
Purdue University Northwest Promoted to First Scholars

Earning First Scholars status means PNW has demonstrated sustained commitment to support its first-generation students.

Purdue University Northwest / December 12, 2023