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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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Center Newsletter 10.8.19

In this edition: Releasing National Fact Sheets; FGSS20 Registration Open; FGSS Excellence Award

FirstGen Forward / October 08, 2019
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Making your mark as a first-generation student

First-generation college students at Colorado State University reflect on their academic experiences.

The Rocky Mountain Collegian / October 07, 2019
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First-generation students join the Wildcat family

This program hosts several events throughout the academic year to support to first-generation college students and their families.

The Daily Wildcat / October 07, 2019
PROGRAM AIMS TO RETAIN FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS

North Hennepin Community College (NHCC) has a pilot program called HOPE2 that hopes to retain first generation college students.

CCX Media / October 06, 2019
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College Students: How To Make Office Hours Less Scary

Institutions and professors are changing the narrative around office hours and becoming student-ready to promote first-generation student success.

NPR / October 05, 2019
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Arizona State University’s “First-Gen Zone”

Leveraging our superpower at the First-Gen Zone

Marisel Herrera M.Ed. / October 04, 2019
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Engineering Pathway program expands access for underrepresented students

A transfer program for engineering students recruits first-generation and rural students from community colleges and local public schools.

The Daily Illini / October 03, 2019
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The Role of First-gen Student Leaders in the Success of Summer Bridge

First-gen student leaders and the social capital they provide, are important to the success of our summer bridge program.

Quaylan Allen Ph.D. / October 02, 2019
Uncovering A Huge Mystery Of College: Office Hours

Students may find going to their professors' office hours intimidating but developing a relationship with their professors can be key to college success.

NPR / October 02, 2019
UNLV’s Boyd law school fellowship honors state’s first black justice

A new prelaw fellowship program will help create a pathway for first-generation and underrepresented students to careers in the law.

Las Vegas Review-Journal / October 02, 2019
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Moving Forward and Looking Back

Doctoral candidate, Leonard, discusses the importance for first-generation students to embrace their unique perspectives and tenacity.

Inside Higher Ed / October 02, 2019
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Q&A: New Provost Montserrat Fuentes speaks on starting at the UI

New provost discusses how her first-generation identity is shaping her initiatives at the University of Iowa.

The Daily Iowan / October 01, 2019
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24 Institutions Receive Grant to Commemorate HEA Anniversary

For the third year in a row, campuses nationwide will celebrate first-gen students on the anniversary of the 1965 Act that made way for low-income students to become the first in their families to earn college degrees

FirstGen Forward / October 01, 2019
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UC Funds First-Generation Faculty Mentorship Program

The Undergraduate Council launched its First-generation Faculty Mentorship Program to create formal mentoring opportunities between students and faculty.

The Harvard Crimson / September 30, 2019
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Engaging Faculty and Staff Around First-gen

Read more about Ferris State University's opportunities for faculty and staff on-campus to support first-gen success.

Elizabeth Burbatt, M.S., & Jody A. Maloney, M.A. / September 27, 2019
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Students approach housing options, weighing price and convenience

Students at the University of Virginia discuss the lack of accessibility to affordable housing and how it limit options for first-generation students.

The Cavalier Daily / September 26, 2019
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Mastering the Hidden Curriculum 1-Credit Course

Mastering the Hidden Curriculum, a 1-credit course, helps students prepare for life at Georgetown.

Corey Stewart & Jason Low / September 25, 2019
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First generation students share their Iowa State experiences

First-generation students reflect on the challenges of being the first in their families to go to college and how they overcame their challenges.

Iowa State Daily / September 24, 2019