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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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Orienting a Better Community

A multi-day experience at Dartmouth gives prospective first-generation students an opportunity to learn about the college lifestyle.

The Dartmouth / April 17, 2019
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First-Generation Student Lounge to serve as supportive space for students

KSU revealed the a lounge that will serve as a meeting and gathering place for first-generation students to get to know each other.

The Collegian / April 17, 2019
Iowa First Summit
UISG honors first-generation college students at ‘I’m the First’ event

First-generation students at the University of Iowa were invited to celebrate their journeys in higher education at a special event.

The Daily Iowan / April 15, 2019
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The B.A. Breakthrough: How UCLA Creates Opportunity

Herrera of UCLA’s Center for Community College Partnerships, sheds light on how his institution is taking the lead on working with community colleges.

The 74 / April 15, 2019
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OU Student creates new organization to bring community to first-generation students

After noticing a lack of community for first-generation students, an OU student has started a new organization.

OU Daily / April 15, 2019
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Top 10 Reasons to Attend #FGSS19!

Take a look at the Center's recent blog, outlining the many reasons to attend the inaugural First-generation Student Success Conference in Orlando, Florida, June 16-18, 2019!

FirstGen Forward / April 15, 2019
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Study planned on first-generation students

A new study by the Center will examine how two-year institutions are serving first-generation students.

Community College Daily / April 14, 2019
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Muslim women, first-generation students to live in affinities next year

Muslim women and first-generation students will each have an affinity dedicated to their community for the first time next academic year.

GW Hatchet / April 11, 2019
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Supporting First-Generation Students

Alecea Standlee recommends some policies and practices that college administrators and faculty members should consider to help such students succeed.

Inside Higher Ed / April 11, 2019
An Asset Perspective on First-Gen Students

A recognition of real challenges facing students should be balanced with helping them express the knowledge and skills they bring to college.

Inside Higher Ed / April 11, 2019
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First generation college grad Tré Giles: I get to be the catalyst to change our family

Giles, a first-generation college graduate, describes how his experiences at Fort Hays State University changed his life.

Hays Post / April 05, 2019
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A Culture of Caring

Amarillo College’s No Excuses Poverty Initiative has attracted national attention for the breadth of support it offers students.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / April 03, 2019
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Mentoring 'a life-changer'

A Colorado Mesa University program designed to help students who often struggle in higher education is reporting high rates of success.

The Daily Sentinel / April 02, 2019
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Hustle, drive, and determination: Two Bloomberg employees on the benefits of hiring and working with first-generation college graduates

Two first-generation graduates share how their undergraduate experiences evolved into highly marketable skills.

Bloomberg / March 29, 2019
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Center for Academic Equity offers resources for first-generation students

Tulane offers a center with resources to support different populations on campus, including first-generation college students.

Tulane Hullabaloo / March 28, 2019
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Are you doing all you can to support first-generation college students?

With college accessibility front and center, many institutions are actively seeking ways to support first-generation college students.

ECampus News / March 27, 2019
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FAU scholarship student starts organization for first-generation college students

Less than a year ago, an on-campus organization for first-generation students was created to offer support as students get used to college life.

WPTV / March 27, 2019
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Program to help first-generation students

Shippensburg University officially unveiled Students First, a new program geared toward the success of first-generation college students on campus.

The Slate Online / March 26, 2019