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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.

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Giving Students the "Scoop" on College

ODU finds a creative way to connect first-generation faculty and students to each other, and to the campus.

Erin Colwell M.Ed. / November 04, 2019
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First-Gen College Students Are Trailblazers

This first-generation student's reflection of her journey to college reminds her that she is setting the foundation for her younger siblings.

Forbes / November 01, 2019
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Lessons Learned: Powerful Peer Mentor Programs

The High Potential Program at Saint Mary's College of California offers insights and lessons learned over the years of building a successful Peer Mentor Program.

Jenee Palmer M.A. / November 01, 2019
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FLI program continues to evolve to better support students

At Swarthmore, a program geared towards fist-generation, low-income students continues to provide better support and resources for its students.

The Phoenix / October 31, 2019
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When Passion Meets Support: Fostering First-generation Student Success

Be First, Be Proud, Be FAU

Andrea I. Guzman Oliver Ed.D. / October 30, 2019
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College Giving by Foundations Focuses on Student Success

The three top priorities of private foundations that give to higher education include helping low-income and first-generation students.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy / October 29, 2019
OPINION: More Latinx students gain diplomas thanks to ‘early college’

A program designed to bridge the gap between high school and college is showing success at this California college.

The Hechinger Report / October 29, 2019
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Prepared to thrive from day one: college provides books, tech to students

Students and families can’t always afford items like books and technology that are essential for positive student outcomes.

Omaha World-Herald / October 29, 2019
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WSU program recognized for first-generation efforts

A program for first-generation students who have a familial background in migrant agricultural work was recognized as a finalist for a national award.

The Daily Evergreen / October 28, 2019
Equity Program at LTCC helps students succeed

The program helps students who are minorities, homeless, low-income, or first generation college students navigate college life and thrive.

Tahoe Daily Tribune / October 27, 2019
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Paving the way to college: grant to help low-income students get higher education

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system has been awarded a federal grant that will help low-income, first-generation students.

Journal Inquirer / October 26, 2019
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UT Dallas works to ensure success of its first-generation students

The University of Texas at Dallas is investing significant resources into their first-generation students on campus and promoting community among them.

Community Impact / October 25, 2019
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Three Keys to Running a Successful First-gen Initiative

Working to influence student attendance in programming? Read this post!

Samantha Borrego M.S. / October 25, 2019
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Serving First-Generation Students May Be Key To One Small College's Survival

Pine Manor College started focusing their student success efforts on first-generation students to find overall success for the small college.

WBUR / October 23, 2019
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Building awareness and celebrating first-generation students

Making a difference for first-generation students at the University of Iowa, through parallel efforts that both build awareness and celebrate the first-gen identity.

Angela Lamb M.A. / October 23, 2019
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Center Newsletter 10.22.19

In this edition: First-gen Forward Application Open; Community College Landscape Survey; National First-gen Data

FirstGen Forward / October 22, 2019
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My Journey As A First Generation American In Post-Secondary Education

As the first person in his family to go to college, Ariel Ventura-Lazo has persevered every obstacle on his path with the support of his family.

Forbes / October 18, 2019
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UB opens tutoring center

A new tutoring center on campus now offers services to students of all majors and will start a peer mentoring program for first-generation students.

The Spectrum / October 17, 2019