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How one private university is leveling tuition to attract first-gen students

Bentley University's new program offers an affordable path for those who may view the institution as out of reach.

University Business / December 21, 2021

First-gen Student Belonging at St. Thomas

St. Thomas strives to work intentionally to ensure our first-generation student programs support community, academic, and social belonging.

Linda Baughman & Marlon Blake, Ed.D. / December 08, 2021

Centering Student Experiences in the Midst of a Transition

Wellesley College is excited to bring resources and efforts toward supporting first-generation college students under one vision in the new Office of Student Success.

Ines Maturana Sendoya, Ed.D. / December 08, 2021

Center Newsletter 12.7.21

In this edition: First-gen Forward Application; Annotated Bibliography; Opportunity with the Center; #NASPA22 Early Registration; #AdvocateFirstgen; Journal Deadlines; Bipartisan Resolution; #FGSS22 CFP

The Center / December 07, 2021

UMBC First Generation Network Student Project Assistants

UMBC is leveraging the Federal Work Study Program to engage first-generation students.

Corris Davis, M.S., M.P.P. / December 01, 2021

Mapping First-gen College Stakeholders onto the University Landscape

Cal Poly Pomona pushes ahead despite the pandemic to bring visibility and community to first-generation college students.

Jacqueline Naranjo, M.A. / December 01, 2021

How colleges can rise to a ‘higher level’ to help first-gen students

Institutions should be asking numerous questions and doing widespread auditing to ensure success.

University Business / November 24, 2021

Center Newsletter 11.16.21

In this edition: #CelebrateFirstGen; #SSHE22 Call for Volunteers; Center Online Learning; Special Journal Issue; #NASPA22 Registration and Housing; CatalystFIRST Speakers

The Center / November 16, 2021

UCSF Supports First Gen Students with New Scholarships

Twenty students in programs across UCSF’s professional schools and the Graduate Division were awarded the scholarship, which recognizes first gen students who actively contribute to the first gen community at UCSF.

University of California, San Francisco / November 15, 2021

Oklahoma State’s National First-Generation College Day Kick-Off

Rae Ann Kruse describes how a photo op blossomed into a large-scale celebration of first-generation student success.

Rae Ann Kruse, Ed.D. / November 15, 2021

Faithful & Forward: Five Reflections from First-gen

Biola University offers five reflections for their five-year anniversary as a first-gen program.

Lester Larios, M.M. / November 10, 2021

First-Generation Student Success: Proximity Does Not Equal Advocacy

Dr. Whitnee Boyd, coordinator of special projects at Texas Christian University and Center Advocacy Group Chair advocates with intention for first-gen student success.

Whitnee Boyd Ed.D. / November 09, 2021

How to Get First-Generation Students

They are among the most price-sensitive students around, survey finds.

Inside Higher Ed / November 08, 2021

Making a New Tradition at St. Lawrence: The First-gen Initiative

Learn how we’re embracing first-gen pride and making it a new tradition at SLU!

Tina L. Tao, Ed.D. / November 03, 2021

Center Newsletter 11.2.21

In this edition: Fifth #CelebrateFirstGen; Special Journal Issue; #AdvocateFirstgen; Center Online Learning; #FGSS22; #NASPA22 Registration and Housing

The Center / November 02, 2021

First-Generation College Celebration Main 2022

Fifth Annual First-Generation College Celebration

On November 8, 2021, the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and the Center for First-generation Student Success will lead the national efforts of the fifth annual First-Generation College Celebration.

The Center / November 01, 2021

$40 million gift will help 1st-gen students at the University of Michigan

To combat the struggles first-gen students face, Wilpon and his wife, Judy, created the Kessler Scholars Program and are funding it in perpetuity.

NPR / October 28, 2021

Welcoming First-generation Students & Families

First-gen faculty, staff, and students welcome incoming first-gen students to the Lynx family.

Sonia Ivette Valencia, M.A. / October 27, 2021