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OWU Helps First-Gen Students Achieve School and Career Success

The Bishop Elevate program serves as a model for other institutions supporting first-gen students.

Arthur Vining Davis Foundation / August 03, 2023

Group photo of Alabama State University First-generation staff

Uniting to Inspire: Our First-gen Community

YOU have a First-gen Story, I have a First-gen Story…WE are making a difference in THEIR First-gen Story!

Cynthia Steel, Acquanetta Pinkard / August 01, 2023

Center Newsletter 7.25.23

2023 FGCC Grant Opportunity; Inspire your students with empowering success speakers; Elevating potential through the First Scholars Network; Building fundraising opportunities for first-gen success; Supporting pathways for first-gen students to study abroad; Preparing your first-gen student success proposal for #NASPA24

Center for First-generation Student Success / July 25, 2023

JSU joins First Scholars Network to elevate first-gen student experiences

“It’s all about networking and learning about how to serve that population of first-generation students.”

Jackson Advocate / July 24, 2023

After the Supreme Court ruling, a renewed focus on first-gen students

The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling will have widespread impacts across the U.S. for colleges.

USA Today / July 23, 2023

UW-Superior selected as a First Scholars Network Member

The University of Wisconsin-Superior recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students

All in Wisconsin / July 20, 2023

Do First-Gen College Grads Face Bias in the Job Market?

Employers may see them as less prepared, but a simple intervention can flip the script.

Stanford Graduate School of Business / July 20, 2023

Here's why pathways to higher education are vital for first-gen students

Many high school graduates seek higher education to gain economic prosperity.

Post Crescent / July 19, 2023

OWU selected to First Scholars Network

The Center has selected Ohio Wesleyan University as a member of its First Scholars Network in recognition of OWU’s efforts to “elevate potential and advance outcomes for first-generation students today and in the future.”

The Delaware Gazette / July 12, 2023

KENT STATE PAVES THE WAY FOR FIRST-GEN STUDENT SUCCESS

Kent State University is one of 21 institutions to advance to First Scholars phase

Kent State Today / July 12, 2023

Center Newsletter 7.11.23

Thank you, FGSS23; Unlock Exclusive Resources to Elevate Potential: Create a Culture of Celebration on Your Campus; Continue Your Professional Development on Campus; Share Your #FirstgenScholarship and Innovative Approaches;

Center for First-generation Student Success / July 11, 2023

Mateo Fuentes, student at Mt. San Antonio College

Who is a first-generation college student?

California colleges, universities can’t agree.

Cal Matters / July 10, 2023

Race-Neutral Alternatives to Affirmative Action in College Admissions: The Research

How can colleges maintain or improve student diversity now that the Supreme Court has ruled it unlawful to admit students based partly on race and ethnicity? We look at research on the effectiveness of race-neutral alternatives.

The Good Men Project / July 09, 2023

Pacific Lutheran University recognized as a First Scholars Network member

PLU displays a demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.

Pacific Lutheran University News / July 03, 2023

More than Half of All U.S. College Students in the U.S. Are First-Gen

These students are distinct in other ways as well.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / July 03, 2023

Motlow Joins First Scholars Network

Motlow State Community College has announced its acceptance to the nationally-recognized First Scholars Network

Tullahoma News / June 29, 2023

Montclair State University Joins First Scholars Network

Montclair receives national designation for commitment to ensuring first-generation college student success

Montclair State University / June 29, 2023

How Academic Advising Impacts the Question: Are You Coming Back Next Semester?

The three most important student success factors driving institutional offerings for first-generation students were retention, completion and degree attainment, and academic performance.

Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning / June 28, 2023