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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.

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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
University of Rochester First-gen, FF blog
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
College Building
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
First-Gen Students Face Extra Challenges Amid Outbreak’s Disruption

For first-generation college students, the abrupt transition as schools close can present extra challenges, both financially and emotionally.

The Texas Standard / March 23, 2020
North Central College FF
Engaging First-gen Faculty and Staff in Meaningful Way

Faculty making their invisible first-gen identity very visible.

Julie Carballo M.Ed. / March 20, 2020
Crafting A Newsletter Out Of First Gen Experiences

The First Gen newsletter was created with the goal of creating a resource guide and public voice for students like Zipporah Osei.

Forbes / March 19, 2020
Westminster College FF
Supporting First-generation Students through COVID-19

How do we connect a first-generation community in a time of social distancing and isolation?

Kari Lindsey MS / March 18, 2020
Students Organize Their Own Aid Networks

As campus closures strain low-income students, undergrads have started large "mutual aid" networks and fundraisers to defray costs.

Inside Higher Ed / March 17, 2020
COVID-19’s Closing of Campuses: A Look Through the Equity Lens

When colleges abruptly extend their spring breaks, shut their doors, and convert all classes online, many students struggle.

Nonprofit Quarterly / March 17, 2020
Supporting #RealCollege Students During COVID19

The team at the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice offers considerations and resources to support the work of higher ed practitioners.

The Hope Center for Community, College, and Justice / March 16, 2020
Don’t Forget About Us Minority Students: An Open Letter

Will Walker, a college student, describes what he and others like him are experiencing during the coronavirus and expresses his concerns.

Inside Higher Ed / March 16, 2020