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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 Staff at FGSS19
Highlights from the Inaugural First-generation Student Success Conference

The convergence of these four events elevated the student success conversation to allow participants opportunities to reimagine their approaches and learn from those experiencing positive results with institutional initiatives.

FirstGen Forward / June 18, 2019
Student graduation ceremony
‘They all kind of live through me’: What it means to be first in your family to go to college

First-generation, college-bound high school students reflect on their journeys and how much their college acceptance means to their families.

The Washington Post / June 16, 2019
University of Georgia
One surprising barrier to college success: Dense higher education lingo

Confusing terminology on the FAFSA, and other densely worded documents are a surprisingly significant barrier to first-generation students.

The Hechinger Report / June 14, 2019
JMU Valley Scholars
Program Offers First-Generation College Students Full Ride At JMU

Valley Scholars is working to help more rural students go to college by working with would-be first-generation college students.

Community Idea Stations / June 12, 2019
UT Austin Orientation
Freshman Orientation unveils changes, new sessions

As thousands of new students come onto campus this summer, UT Austin will host new and revised sessions during orientation.

The Daily Texan / June 10, 2019
Yakima Herald Student
First-generation Sunnyside grad takes lessons in resilience from her mother

Brianna Toscano channeled her mother's resilience through high school and will be the first in her family to attend college.

Yakima Herald / June 06, 2019
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Undue Burden

Non-white, non-male and first-generation faculty members were consistently more likely to engage in diversity and inclusion activities, the study says.

Inside Higher Ed / June 04, 2019
Ivy Tech Essay Contest Winner 3
Essay Contest for First-generation Students

In an effort to learn more about Ivy Tech's first-gen students, they conducted an essay contest!

Mark Frank M.A. / June 03, 2019
Carroll CC Graduation
Once Carroll Community grad, first-gen college student gained confidence, 'you couldn't stop me'

Community college graduate found confidence in her abilities which earned her a transfer fellowship.

Carroll County Times / May 29, 2019
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High school graduates earned $1.5M in college scholarships

These first-generation college-bound high school students visited Salt Lake City schools to inspire younger students.

The Salt Lake Tribune / May 29, 2019
Tufts Graduation Ceremony
For First-Generation Students, Not Advice but Questions

At a special ceremony for graduates who are the first in their families to attend college, Tufts Dean James Glaser told them learning is about inquiry.

Tufts Now / May 19, 2019
Yakima student
What does a guarantee of free college tuition mean to Yakima?

In Washington, the Workforce Education Investment Act could mean more first-generation students can go to college.

Yakima Herald / May 16, 2019
Student law school
Hard work carries first-gen grad from Breaux Bridge to Brooklyn Bridge

Grit and determination are a few of the qualities that helped this first-generation student get admitted to Columbia Law School.

KATC / May 16, 2019
UCLA student group
UCLA association creates community for first-generation college students

The new student group at UCLA will provide mentorship and professional development for first year, first-generation students.

Daily Bruin / May 16, 2019
Georgetown faculty
Georgetown Opens Student Equity and Inclusion Office

This new Office of Student Equity and Inclusion will work to improve resources for first-generation and minority students on campus.

The Hoya / May 15, 2019
Student studying
What to Know as a First-Generation College Student

For many first-generation college students, being an academic trailblazer is a dream come true, but this dream is often beset with challenges.

U.S. News & World Report / May 14, 2019
Books in library
Resources Designed for International Students Could Also Help First-Gen Students

International students and first-generation students often have much in common and may benefit from joint institutional programming on campuses.

Higher Education Today / May 08, 2019
UT Knoxville 2018 FGCC_ The Rock
Why Celebrate on November 8

November 8 was selected as the date for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

Council for Opportunity in Education / May 08, 2019