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Innovation That Matters: a Conversation With Aimée Eubanks Davis

The founder of the nonprofit Braven talks about preparing first-generation college students to land “strong jobs” when they graduate.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / February 02, 2021

#AdvocateFirstgen: Who are the 117th Congress' first-gen advocates?

The Center needs your help to #AdvocateFirstgen! With the convening of the 117th Congress, we are identifying members of the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives who are first-gen graduates.

The Center / February 02, 2021

Inequities Persist in Applicants Despite Reducing SAT, ACT Requirements

Common App data shows college applicants increased by 10%. Low-income and first-gen student applications decreased even as schools reduced barriers.

INSIGHT into Diversity / February 01, 2021

The Full Story on Admissions

Record application totals are largely going to the institutions that already have plenty. Common App data point to declines from low-income students.

Inside Higher Ed / February 01, 2021

First To Soar

North Carolina Central University and the Men’s Achievement Center are committed to supporting first-generation students.

Roderick T. Heath, Ed.D. / January 31, 2021

Cardinal First introduces innovations to support first-gen families

North Central College’s award-winning Cardinal First program is using the virtual sphere to expand its offerings.

Jacob Imm / January 29, 2021

Advocates hope pandemic shift from requiring SAT, ACT will help diversity

But experiences of colleges that are already test-optional show other changes are also needed

The Hechinger Report / January 27, 2021

The First-Gen Ambassadors Program at Rutgers University–Camden

Learn how Rutgers-Camden developed an ambassador program to build a sense of community amongst first-generation students during the pandemic.

Dyron J. Corley, Ed.D.; Brandon Quiles, M.S.Ed.; and Fallon Conry, M.A. / January 27, 2021

Welcome Aboard Flight First-gen 2021!

Grambling State University continues its commitment to first-gen student success during the pandemic.

Gourjoine M. Wade, Ed.D. / January 27, 2021

If You Build It, Will They Come? Reimagining First-gen at Michigan Tech

A journey of discovering what first-generation student support could look like at Michigan Tech.

Susan Liebau, M.S. & Heather Simpson, M.S. / January 27, 2021

‘Alarm Bells’ on First-Generation, Low-Income Applicants

Common App shows overall application increase, but the gains are for larger and more competitive colleges.

Inside Higher Ed / January 26, 2021

Inaugural First-Generation Scholars Celebration

St. Edward’s University hosted its inaugural First-Generation College Celebration Day on Friday, November 6th, 2020 to celebrate our first-generation students, faculty, staff, and alumni.

Sonia Briseno, M.S. / January 26, 2021

NASPA Announces the 2020 Virtual Innovation Awards Recipients

Five of 10 Virtual Innovation Awards recipients are First Scholars and First-gen Forward Institutions.

The Center / January 26, 2021

Presbyterian College Launches Week-Long First-Gen Celebration

Presbyterian College launches week-long first-generation student celebration.

Stephanie Keene, M.A. / January 20, 2021

Navigating the Transfer Process as a First-generation Student

The University of Maryland—College Park offers students the opportunity to create resources for those who transfer between institutions.

Cori Carfagno / January 20, 2021

Center Newsletter 1.19.21

In this edition: Crimsonbridge Grant; The Latest First-gen Research; Resources for Higher Ed Leaders; The Black First-gen Collective

The Center / January 19, 2021

'The Hidden Curriculum'

Author discusses her new book on first-generation students who end up at top colleges.

Inside Higher Ed / January 19, 2021

The Center Announces New Grant from the Crimsonbridge Foundation

This one-year grant will support advancing the understanding of the college-to-career journeys of first-generation students.

The Center / January 14, 2021