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The Center Joins Today's Students Coalition

The Center is honored to join the Today’s Students Coalition which consists of advocates for post-secondary policies that support the success of today’s students.

Diane Schorr J.D., CAPⓇ / April 08, 2020
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Recapping the 2020 First-Generation College Celebration

Campuses across the country join the Center for First-generation Student Success and the Council for Opportunity in Education to #CelebrateFirstgen

FirstGen Forward / April 08, 2020
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5 Ways to Engage and Support Students Online During COVID-19

Moving student services and programs online can be daunting, but it is not impossible.

Stephanie Smith Budhai / April 07, 2020
How Struggling Colleges Move Online During Covid-19

While few colleges have the resources to handle the remote learning shift, rural, small, and struggling institutions are getting by on a shoestring.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / April 06, 2020
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Inside Higher Ed: Latest Coronavirus News

Updates on the coronavirus pandemic published throughout the day.

Inside Higher Ed / April 02, 2020
University of Iowa Provost Reports ‘Equity Gap’ in First-Gen Outcomes

UI Provost discussed initiatives aimed to help close the gap as well as programs launched to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty.

The Daily Iowan / April 02, 2020
Wave Of Higher Ed Shutdowns Threatens First-Generation Students

From a public health perspective, short-notice college shutdowns may make sense. But for first-generation students, the closures present challenges.

Forbes / March 31, 2020
Center Newsletter 3.31.20

In this edition: NASPA Virtual Highlights; Virtual COVID-19 Resources; Newest Center Staff; Call for Submissions

FirstGen Forward / March 31, 2020
First-Generation Graduates Won't Walk Across the Stage

Much of the class of 2020 won't walk at graduation. What does that mean for first-generation students? How can schools and families still celebrate?

NPR / March 31, 2020
Three Ideas for Post-Coronavirus Educational Recovery

There are many ways that schools can proactively address the inevitable and inequitable gaps caused by coronavirus-related school closures.

Forbes / March 30, 2020
Students saddened as graduation ceremonies get cancelled

Walking across the stage is a milestone that no first-generation student wants to miss: "[not walking] definitely breaks my heart."

Our Quad Cities / March 30, 2020
Creating a Virtual Celebration for #FirstgenGraduates

Included are ideas and examples of ways to virtually celebrate #FirstgenGraduates!

FirstGen Forward / March 27, 2020
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Near-Peer Leaders Share Their Stories to Help Students See Themselves in STEM

Utilizing peer-led team learning approaches to humanize the first-gen STEM student experience

Kyle F. Trenshaw Ph.D. / March 27, 2020
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Center Newsletter 3.26.20 (COVID-19)

In this edition: A Note of Gratitude; 2020 NASPA Virtual Highlights

FirstGen Forward / March 26, 2020
For Many Graduate Students, COVID-19 Highlights Inequities

As higher education reels from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, graduate students say they face a unique set of challenges.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / March 26, 2020
Universities Struggle to Respond to Students' Needs During Outbreak

For students who rely heavily on campus resources like food, housing and healthcare, there is a growing list of needs.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / March 26, 2020
Online, but not Alone: Networks of Support at UMass Lowell

Here's how UMass Lowell is advancing the cause of our students through coronavirus and beyond.

Matthew Hurwitz Ph.D. / March 25, 2020
Passion for teaching Spanish lit brought UI professor to the U.S.

A professor’s love for teaching brought her from Spain to the Midwest to educate students on early 16th and 17th century Spanish literature.

The Daily Iowan / March 24, 2020