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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 encourages use of first-gen resources

UW-River Falls hosted a fair to increase awareness of resources available to first-generation students.

The Student Voice / November 20, 2019
Ball state students at Forbes
Students network, learn leadership skills at Forbes Summit

A first-generation college student and their friends attend the Forbes Under 30 Summit after being awarded a scholarship.

The Daily / November 19, 2019
FGCC Logo 2019
Center Newsletter 11.19.19

In this edition: Recapping 2019 #CelebrateFirstGen; First-gen Grad Student Support; First-gen Forward Application; Center is Hiring

FirstGen Forward / November 19, 2019
University of Washington Tacoma FGCC Grant
Third Annual National First-Generation Celebration Week at UW Tacoma

Celebrating #FirstGenUWTacoma!

Yanira Pacheco / November 18, 2019
University of Nebraska, Lincoln FGCC Grant
First to Go, But Not Alone: First-Gen Celebration Week

Why have a first-gen celebration day, when you can have a week?

Ashlee Kocina Young M.Ed. / November 15, 2019
FGCC at Tusculum University
Celebrating First-gen at Tusculum University

Tusculum University honors first-gen students with week-long celebrations.

Rachael Barnett M.A. / November 15, 2019
Longwood first-gen celebration
First-Gen College Student Awareness Comes to Longwood

A working group at Longwood University hosted a celebration event to increase awareness of first-generation students.

The Rotunda / November 15, 2019
teacher talks to a group of students
High School helps first-generation students get into college

High school guidance director developed a program that provides first-generation students the resources they need in order to plan for their future.

ABC 7 Chicago / November 14, 2019
Pepperdine University FF
Pepperdine Celebrates “Waves of Resilience” on National FGCC Day and Everyday

Pepperdine is poised to capitalize on momentum from National First-Generation College Celebration Day with sustained initiatives and reachable moments.

Nataria T. Joseph Ph.D. / November 13, 2019
UPenn first-gen celebration
Penn First Plus hosts inaugural celebration for students

This photo essay shows how Penn First Plus helped to foster more inclusion, support, and recognition of FGLI students.

The Daily Pennsylvanian / November 13, 2019
Nebraska first-gen celebration photo
Nebraska provides resources, support for first-gen students

This program is helping students embrace being the first in their family to attend college by giving them the resources they need to succeed.

The Daily Nebraskan / November 12, 2019
First-generation alumna shares her Cal Lutheran story

Krystal Rhaburn, a first-generation student college graduate, reflects on how being a first-generation student “both terrified and motivated” her.

The Echo / November 12, 2019
McHenry Community College FGCC Grant
MCC is Glad You're Here!

We honor our students who are dedicated to continue their education with MCC, and we strive to be their ‘home away from home’.

Melissa Sanchez M.Ed. / November 11, 2019
University of Montevallo's FGCC Grant
Montevallo’s First-Generation College Celebration

University of Montevallo’s First-Generation Celebration gathered students, staff, and faculty to celebrate the successes of first-generation students.

Faith Callens / November 09, 2019
Broward College’s First-generation Students Say “I CAN”

When someone asks about success, Broward College’s first-generation students say ‘I CAN’, and they do!

Joevania Alexandre M.B.A. / November 08, 2019
TRIO Celebrates National First-gen Day at Fort Wayne

This year, TRIO SSS led a campus-wide First-Generation Celebration to bring awareness to the vibrant first-gen students, faculty, and staff on campus.

Shubitha Kever M.P.A. / November 08, 2019
University of Kentucky FF
Engaging Families of First-generation College Students

Families, of first-gen students, need assistance too.

Martina Martin Ph.D. / November 08, 2019
WVU Tech Celebrates First-generation College Students!

A weeklong celebration of TRIO SSS unites the WVU Tech community.

Jeanette Bane M.A. / November 08, 2019