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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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Hoos Helping Hoos offers resources for students in need

The student council at the University of Virginia is doing its part to help students impacted by measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

CBS19News / March 16, 2020
Comm College Students
Coronavirus, community colleges and the equity gap

During the best of times, the differences between community college students and students at America’s private and public flagship universities are sizable and challenging.

Community College Daily / March 15, 2020
University of Minnesote - Crookston FF
From First-Gen Friday to First-Gen Empowered

Created a first-gen student event... No one showed up... Now what?

Lamesha Brown Ph.D. / March 13, 2020
College Building
A Resource: Impacts of COVID-19 on First-generation Students Experienced Across Institutions of Higher Education

Amid the on-going and growing status of COVID-19, how are institutions considering first-generation students?

FirstGen Forward / March 12, 2020
Alumna discusses first-gen experience at Williams College

Soraya Membreno (Williams College ’12) gave a talk last Thursday on her experience as a first-generation immigrant of color

The Williams Record / March 11, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Helpful information surrounding the coronavirus.

Center for Disease Control and Prevention / March 11, 2020
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Interim Guidance for Administrators of US Institutions of Higher Education

Plan, Prepare, and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Center for Disease Control and Prevention / March 11, 2020
When College Campuses Close Students
When Coronavirus Closes Colleges, Some Students Lose Hot Meals, Health Care, and a Place to Sleep

As coronavirus fears lead colleges across the country to send their students home, they risk leaving many low-income students in the lurch.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / March 11, 2020
Washburn University FF
Facilitating Inclusion and Buy-In while Creating a First-generation Learning Community

Check out ways to build purposeful support for first-generation students on your campus.

James Barraclough, M.S., & Graciela Berumen M.A. / March 10, 2020
Updated: At Least 135 Colleges Have Canceled In-Person Classes (So Far) Over Coronavirus Fears
Updated: At Least 135 Colleges Have Canceled In-Person Classes (So Far) Over Coronavirus Fears

A growing number of colleges and universities are cancelling in-person classes and graduation ceremonies all due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Forbes / March 10, 2020
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Reflections on Being a First-Generation and/or Low-Income Graduate Student

A panel gave voice to, and raised broader awareness of, the experiences of graduate students who identify as first-generation and/or low-income.

Blog of the APA / March 10, 2020
A specialized orientation to help first-gen students acclimate

A student reflects on how a specialized orientation can answer and alleviate the concerns of first-generation students at UCLA.

Daily Bruin / March 08, 2020
Seminole State College FF Blog
Improving the Experience for First-generation Community College Students

Holistic advising and engagement with first-generation students at a community college.

Jennifer Buchhorn M.A. / March 05, 2020
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Navigating the Pressures of the First-Generation Student Experience

First-generation college students at Humboldt State University reflect on their strongest support systems.

The Lumberjack / March 05, 2020
USD First-gen Forward Summit
Practical Strategies to Cultivate USD First-generation Student Success

After two years of offering year-round programs, the First-Generation Action Team hosted its first faculty and staff summit in 2019

Mariann Sanchez M.A. / March 03, 2020
People Clapping (First Forward)
Center Newsletter 3.3.20

In this edition: 2020-21 First-gen Forward Cohort; FGSS is Coming; First-gen Excellence Awards Recipients

FirstGen Forward / March 03, 2020
University of Iowa
First Gen Hawks: Connecting Students for Success

The University of Iowa is no exception to the next wave of approaches for first-generation students and will expand its offerings in the fall.

ACT Center for Equity in Learning / February 28, 2020
Penn State student
First generation college students weigh in on high school preparation

College is an opportunity to gain a higher education in pursuit of a career, and some students are the first in their immediate family to do so.

The Daily Collegian / February 28, 2020