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Using Self-Regulated Learning Content to Support First-Generation Students

Self-regulated learning curriculum may benefit first-generation student success by helping them develop strong habits of mind and positive self-talk.

Amy Collins-Warfield / November 17, 2023

First-gen students at Montana State University

The Story Behind Being a First-Generation Student Leader

A Montana State University Undergraduate student speaks about her experience as a first-generation student and campus leader.

Natalie DeMarco / November 15, 2023

How Central Bridge Paved the Way

How one student's actions influenced their university to think big and do more.

James Span, Jr. & Alejandra Rengifo / November 15, 2023

First-Gen Forward...First to Fly

Peer connections provide students the opportunity to build trust, learn how to be empathetic, and create an additional support system.

Jonnine DeLoatch / November 14, 2023

What First Generation College Students Really Need

Students who are the first in their family to attend college cite mental health support as the single most important resource schools can provide.

U.S. News & World Report / November 08, 2023

Rear view of graduates in cap with purple tassel and gown at outside commencement ceremony

Who’s a ‘First-Gen’ Student? A New Look at a Complicated Question.

Researchers at the Common Application explore this question in a new brief on “first-gen” status.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / November 08, 2023

University of Delaware Campus Overhead View

UD Recognized for First-gen Student Success

University selected as a First Scholars Network member by the Center for First-Generation Student Success

University of Delaware / November 07, 2023

Thoughtfully Pursuing First-Gen Students Recruitment

As institutions begin to prioritize and recruit first-gen students, Dr. Bannister celebrates the diversity that first-gen students bring to a campus.

HigherEdJobs / November 07, 2023

Here are 2 areas where your first-gen students need more attention

More than 50% of college students are first-gen, and some of the country’s most populous states have the highest concentration of such learners.

University Business / November 06, 2023

Here are 2 areas where your first-gen students need more attention

More than 50% of college students are first-gen, and some of the country’s most populous states have the highest concentration of such learners.

University Business / November 06, 2023

Calvin University students celebrating fall on campus

Solidarity in Story-Sharing

Story-sharing brings connection for first-generation students, faculty and staff.

Laura Rodeheaver-Van Gelder & Hannah Brenton / November 03, 2023

A Guide for First-Generation, Working-Class Graduate Students

Advice for those who straddle two worlds: one where they’re unsure they belong and another where their upward mobility is not understood

Inside Higher Ed / November 03, 2023

Brick walkway outside of building on the University of South Carolina's campus

A community of firsts

First-generation students bring resilience, perspectives to USC campus

University of South Carolina / November 03, 2023

Mississippi State Poster featuring schedule of F-G-C-C events

MSU celebrates first-generation students with weeklong events

The week coincides with Wednesday’s [Nov. 8] national First-Generation College Celebration Day.

Mississippi State University / November 03, 2023

UH Manoa First-Gen Forward committee members throwing shaka in campus building

Celebrating UH Mānoa’s first-generation college students

At the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, the number of first-generation students is estimated to be higher than the national average.

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa / November 02, 2023

5 Keys Toward becoming a First-Generation Minded Institution

Where should institutions begin when considering first-generation college students?

Kyle Macon / November 01, 2023

Launching a First-generation Campaign

We’re already focused on serving our first-generation students. Now how do we make what we are doing unified, cohesive, and visible?

Marlowe Daly-Galeano & Traci Birdsell / November 01, 2023

Virginia Tech Students Making VT hand sign outside

First-Generation Student Success celebrates campus achievements

Weeklong activities honor first-generation students’ contributions to their communities and mark progress in removing barriers to their success.

Virginia Tech / November 01, 2023