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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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James Madison University set out to help 35 middle-schoolers become the first in their families to attend college

This James Madison University program prepares first-generation college-bound students to excel after high school graduation.

The Washington Post / August 31, 2019
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Community and Leadership with GEN1

GEN1 launches new leadership program and First-Gen Learning community for students.

Cassandra Gonzalez M.P.A / August 30, 2019
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Coaching Through College

A new coaching program works with colleges to provide mentoring and support to Pell-eligible, first-generation college students and guide them to graduation.

Inside Higher Ed / August 29, 2019
New Generation Of Mortuary Students Represent Industry Changes

First-gen mortuary students represent a major change in an industry long dominated by family businesses. They face their own set of challenges.

NPR / August 28, 2019
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UT offers new programs, resources to first-gen students

Offices and organizations across campus are collaborating with a hope to make the college transition a little easier for incoming first-generation students.

The Daily Texan / August 28, 2019
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Fostering Leadership Development in First-generation Students

Leadership is number four most desired trait in candidates, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (2018). This blog offers additional points of consideration in crafting leadership development opportunities.

Bridgette Behling M.Ed. / August 28, 2019
What I Remember About Orientation as a Low-Income, First-Generation Student

In this blog, doctoral student, Andrew Martinez, reflects on his experience through orientation programs as a first-generation college student.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / August 27, 2019
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Shaping the path to success for first generation students

First-generation student support programs at Boise State University highlight the importance of providing guidance and support.

The Arbiter / August 27, 2019
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A “life changing” program helps first-gen students attend college

Early Identification Program (EIP) provides scholarships for first-generation students to attend college in the United States.

The Dogwood / August 26, 2019
Midlands Voices: First-generation college students prove anything is possible

University of Nebraska-Lincoln chancellor, Ronnie Green, shares his personal story about being a first-generation college student.

Omaha World-Herald / August 24, 2019
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First person in your family to go to college? Here’s some advice from first-generation Colorado students and experts

High schools and universities across Colorado offer resources for first-generation college students.

The Denver Post / August 22, 2019
First Forward Fellows: Faculty Spotlight

The College of St. Scholastica created First Forward Fellows to support the institutions initiative to further first-generation efforts.

Dory Kempf M.Ed. / August 21, 2019
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Orientation for Spanish-Speaking Parents of Incoming Students Celebrates Inaugural Summer

New workshops in both English and Spanish will allow Spanish-speaking parents of first-generation students to have knowledge of campus resources.

Daily Nexus / August 20, 2019
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Welcome To Law School, First-Generation Students

As more first-generation college students go to law school, this blog can help other first-generation students with this feeling of precariousness.

Above The Law / August 20, 2019
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At UC Merced, a pipeline for more diverse faculty

The school's research programs prepare first-generation undergraduates for academic careers, earning doctorates at rates that tie UCLA and UC San Diego.

CalMatters / August 20, 2019
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First-generation college students are looking to improve their future

At Oklahoma City Community College, first-generation students receive academic and mentoring support from staff to achieve their dreams.

The Oklahoman / August 19, 2019
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To help first-generation students succeed, colleges enlist their parents

This article explores how colleges can boost graduation rates of first-generation college students by building relationships with the students’ parents.

The Hechinger Report / August 15, 2019
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It’s OK to Ask for Help

In this interview, first-generation college graduate, Gaby Flores, shares valuable advice that helped her overcome challenges in college.

ACT Center for Equity in Learning / August 14, 2019