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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.

Gen-1 Blaze a Trail
Gen-1: Blaze a Trail at the University of Cincinnati
FEATURE | March 28, 2018

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The Telltale Data That Can Identify College Students at Risk
FEATURE | June 07, 2017

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First-generation College Celebration
2018 First-Generation College Celebration Press Release

The Council for Opportunity in Education, Center for First-generation Student Success announce the 2nd Annual First-Generation College Celebration on November 8!

Council for Opportunity in Education, Center for First-generation Student Success / October 15, 2018
10 ways your campus can support first-generation students

A new report looks at best practices among colleges and universities supporting first-generation students

ECampus News / October 15, 2018
LEAD Scholars Alumni Programming
Alumni Involvement: Building Support and Programming

The LEAD Scholars Program intentionally engage with first-generation alumni to complete and grow the circle.

Andrea Santillan M.S. / October 15, 2018
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New Roles Focus on First-Generation Students’ Issues

One-third of college students are the first-generation, and four-year colleges are devoting more resources, creating administrative positions to support them.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / October 12, 2018
Georgetown Community Scholarship Program
Faculty and Staff support at heart of first-generation success

The Community Scholars Program celebrates 50 years providing academic support to multicultural cohorts of first-generation students.

Georgetown / October 10, 2018
Using Technology to Help First-Gen Students

Colleges should put digital tools at the center of their programs for ensuring academic success of students who are first-generation students.

Inside Higher Ed / October 10, 2018
Faculty Conversation
Career Tips for First-Generation Grad Students

Helen Pho, a first-generation grad student herself, offers six key pieces of advice.

Inside Higher Ed / October 08, 2018
Showing that they care
‘Showing that they care’: College faculty called on to aid floundering students

Few colleges and universities explicitly include their faculty in this work and teach them how to do it, though that number is beginning to grow.

The Washington Post / October 07, 2018
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Report: How colleges can help first-generation students succeed

According to a new report analyzing the effectiveness of programs and services supporting first-generation students.

Education Dive / October 05, 2018
Congressman Steve Pearce
Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM-2) Supports First-Generation College Celebration

Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM-2) shares his message of support for First-Generation College Celebration!

Council for Opportunity in Education / October 05, 2018
National Analysis Finds Support for First-generation Students at Four-Year Institutions Varies Widely

NASPA analysis finds that 80% of institutions surveyed now identify first-generation status at the point of admission, but variation exists in how outcomes are measured and supports are delivered.

The Center / October 04, 2018
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National Analysis Finds Support for First-generation Students at Four-Year Institutions Varies Widely

This analysis found that, while investment of resources is critical, institutions can improve services through better networking of existing support programs.

Markets Insider / October 04, 2018
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Maximizing Success for First-Gen Students

More four-year colleges are working to help first-generation college students succeed. But a new report says real progress requires institutional shifts, not just adding new programs.

Inside Higher Ed / October 04, 2018
Senator Tim Kaine
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) supports First-Generation College Celebration

Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) shares his message of support First-Generation College Celebration!

Council for Opportunity in Education / October 04, 2018
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Study: No Clear Definition On Who is a First-Generation Student

New study indicates that higher education institutions have made strides in identifying and assisting first-generation students, but the lack of a standardized definition of a first-generation student is negatively impacting how institutions properly aid this group.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / October 03, 2018
Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-3)
Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) supports First-Generation College Celebration

Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) shares his message of support for First-Generation College Celebration!

Council for Opportunity in Education / October 03, 2018
UC Irvine
Advancing the American Dream

UCI is unsurpassed at helping low-income, first-generation and other nontraditional students thrive in college and beyond

UCI News / October 02, 2018
5 ways our college is helping first-generation college students succeed

Higher-ed leaders must create programs and processes to help all students transform their lives, and their families, for generations to come.

ECampus News / October 02, 2018