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Are You First Gen? Depends on Who’s Asking

There are lots of ways to slice the "first gen" label.

The New York Times / November 03, 2017

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NAU's First-Generation Student Programs

The Northern Arizona University has created an office of First-Generation Programs to support first-generation students.

Wendy Bruun Ed.D. / October 23, 2017

Attending the Closing the Achievement GAP Conference

Learn more about the 2018 NASPA Closing the Achievement Gap: Student Success in Higher Education Conference.

Tim Richardson Ph.D. / October 16, 2017

50 Ways to Celebrate on November 8!

In an effort to spark interest and promote continued interest, the Center has developed a list of ideas to engage on November 8 and throughout the academic year.

Sarah E. Whitley Ph.D. / October 12, 2017

Latino Education and Economic Progress - Running Faster but Still Behind

This article explores Latinos in postsecondary education in comparison to white and black populations.

Georgetown / October 11, 2017

How Georgia State Prevents Summer Melt

Text messages, some automated but some with real human interaction, reach students who might never otherwise have showed up.

Inside Higher Ed / October 09, 2017

At UCLA, a dorm floor dedicated to first-generation students

This article highlights the story of Desiree Felix, a first-generation college student at UCLA.

LA Times / October 02, 2017

New West Texas A&M organization aims to help first-generation students

The First-Generation student organization at Texas A&M helps students have peer-to-peer communication about their shared struggles.

September 27, 2017

Unprecedented Survey Finds Advice from Employers

A survey was designed to understand and track Americans' perceptions of their education experiences and how they relate to their career & life goals.

Markets Insider / September 25, 2017

Badger Promise' Program

A new program, “Badger Promise,” will provide free tuition to qualifying Wisconsin students to help them pursue their dream of a four-year degree.

UW-MAdison / September 22, 2017

First-Generation Faculty are Helping First-Gen Students Navigate College

UTSA faculty serve as coaches to first-generation students in the First to Go and Graduate program.

University of Texas at San Antonio / September 19, 2017

What's the Point of College?

A conversation recorded where readers debate the question and related ones.

The Atlantic / September 17, 2017

Seven Ways Colleges Hinder Diversity Through their Financial Aid

Many colleges say they want to diversify their campuses. But their financial aid policies often get in the way of those goals, or even undermine them.

Washington Post / September 15, 2017