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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.

FirstGen Forward announces new class of Network Members
FEATURE | August 01, 2024

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FirstGen Forward announces inaugural class of Network Champion Institutions
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University of Delaware Faculty and Students
University of Delaware Celebrates National First-Generation Day

The University of Delaware celebrated its first-generation students for National First-Generation Celebration Day with a week of activities, culminating in a National First-Generation Celebration Day Luncheon, which gathered over 100 students.

Michelle Bailey / December 11, 2023
Baldwin Wallace University First-gen Logo & Buttons
A Fire-Starting First-Generation Council

The fire-starter, First-Generation Council at Baldwin Wallace University is cooking up amazing opportunities for First-generation Students, Trip-Upward Bounds Students, and Our Allies!

Marsita L. Ferguson / December 06, 2023
First Scholars Cover Page
Center for First-generation Student Success announces new First Scholars institutions

Fifteen new institutions were selected for commitment to advancing the outcomes of first-generation students.

FirstGen Forward / December 06, 2023
Assumption University logo
Fixing your Focus: Changing your internal conversation

Have you ever made an appointment with a professor, and they didn't show up?

Brenda Hunt / December 04, 2023
First-generation student panel at Northeast State Community College
Northeast State Community College First-Generation Day Celebration

I'm First and What That Means.

Wesley Greear / November 30, 2023
Alverno College students and staff
Visibility, Affirmation, and Community

Expanding Our Celebration of First-Generation Undergraduates

Danielle Gioia / November 30, 2023
Child dressed like superhero in front of blue sky
Reframing the narrative for first-gen students

Based on her own experience, Lisa M. Lee explains how universities can support students from a place of strength rather than deficit.

The Times Higher Education / November 24, 2023
UNLV Students at Jenga Night
UNLV First-Generation Students Get Rebel Ready

Rebel Ready Week is a new UNLV initiative that enables the incoming first-year class to become familiarized, empowered, and network before the first week of classes.

Jesus Villanueva, Ana Marrero, and Harriet E. Barlow / November 20, 2023
Volunteer State Community College student orientation tabling
Pioneer Ponderings

First-generation students need our support!

Terry Bubb / November 20, 2023
Utah Tech University Study Room Members
First To FAFSA

Through collaborative partnerships, we can make students who are “First to FAFSA,” successful.

Marisa Thayn / November 17, 2023
University of Minnesota Rochester First-gen program logo
Using Self-Regulated Learning Content to Support First-Generation Students

Self-regulated learning curriculum may benefit first-generation student success by helping them develop strong habits of mind and positive self-talk.

Amy Collins-Warfield / November 17, 2023
First-gen students at Montana State University
The Story Behind Being a First-Generation Student Leader

A Montana State University Undergraduate student speaks about her experience as a first-generation student and campus leader.

Natalie DeMarco / November 15, 2023
Central Michigan University Graduates
How Central Bridge Paved the Way

How one student's actions influenced their university to think big and do more.

James Span, Jr. & Alejandra Rengifo / November 15, 2023
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First-Gen Forward...First to Fly

Peer connections provide students the opportunity to build trust, learn how to be empathetic, and create an additional support system.

Jonnine DeLoatch / November 14, 2023
What First Generation College Students Really Need

Students who are the first in their family to attend college cite mental health support as the single most important resource schools can provide.

U.S. News & World Report / November 08, 2023
Rear view of graduates in cap with purple tassel and gown at outside commencement ceremony
Who’s a ‘First-Gen’ Student? A New Look at a Complicated Question.

Researchers at the Common Application explore this question in a new brief on “first-gen” status.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / November 08, 2023
University of Delaware Campus Overhead View
UD Recognized for First-gen Student Success

University selected as a First Scholars Network member by the Center for First-Generation Student Success

University of Delaware / November 07, 2023
Students Sitting Outside Talking
Thoughtfully Pursuing First-Gen Students Recruitment

As institutions begin to prioritize and recruit first-gen students, Dr. Bannister celebrates the diversity that first-gen students bring to a campus.

HigherEdJobs / November 07, 2023