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Penn Law initiative to provide mentorship for first-generation law students

Penn Law School will introduce a new initiative next fall to better support students who are the first in their families to attend law school.

The Daily Pennsylvanian / March 26, 2019

“First-Gen Owls” success spotlighted at KSU

A student group at KSU builds awareness around first-generation issues through student spotlights.

The Sentinel / March 25, 2019

CCRI opens food pantry for students

To combat the issue of food insecurity often faced by first-generation college students on campus, the Community College of RI opened its first food pantry.

Providence Journal / March 25, 2019

Conference at UVa discusses support network for first-gen students

UVa hosted the annual Alliance for the Low-Income and First-generation Narrative, or AL1GN conference, a series of student-run events

The Daily Progress / March 23, 2019

NU collaboration helps students succeed and meet workforce needs

First-generation students are succeeding in unimaginable ways in University of Nebraska programs that prepare graduates to excel in the state’s workforce.

The Grand Island Independent / March 17, 2019

Lessons Learned in Law School: A First-Generation Journey to Balance and Success

Camille deJorna shares her thoughts about demystifying the legal profession and helping first-gen students see that a law career is within reach.

Law School Admission Council / March 15, 2019

Expanding Minority Doctorate Pipeline Began with Facebook Group

A social media group created two years ago has supported Black and first-generation students seeking doctoral degrees.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / March 13, 2019

First-Gens First

Supporting first-generation students has become more resonant at UVA this year with the arrival of President Ryan, a first-generation graduate himself.

UVA Magazine / March 12, 2019

Bennington College adds mentoring program for first-generation students

Student to Student will help high school students learn more about applying and preparing for college directly from Bennington student mentors.

Bennington Banner / March 11, 2019

Leigh Goodson: Moving from access to higher education to equity in outcomes at TCC

TCC's core mission has been to provide access to higher education for the economy to thrive and for graduates to earn a family-sustaining wage.

Tulsa World / March 10, 2019

Editorial: New first-gen living space adds to support network

A new space designed to help first-generation students adapt to college and build relationships with members of the campus community opens in the fall.

The Ithacan / March 06, 2019

College Prep for First-Generation Students

Read about two high schools on the frontlines of college prep, first-gen style, and the strategies each school uses to support its students.

Edutopia / March 04, 2019

First-generation students showcase skills at second annual talent show

The Office of First-generation Students hosted their second annual talent show where students present their skills among peers.

The Collegian / March 01, 2019

University Hosts Two Conferences On First-Gen, Low-Income Students

Over 300 students attended the fifth annual 1vyG Conference to promote change in how selective universities support first-generation college students.

Town Topics / February 27, 2019

‘College was just another foreign word. Then it became a dream for every student in my school’

When her high school lacked counselors to help with college admissions, Karoline Jimenez helped her peers and herself by becoming a peer counselor.

The Hechinger Report / February 25, 2019

First-generation students forge their own path

President of Oregon State University, Ed Ray, inspired his older brothers to get their degrees and now inspires first-generation students on campus.

The Daily Barometer / February 25, 2019

How Learning Communities Can Keep Higher Ed’s Most At-Risk Students on Track

As colleges seek to graduate more first-generation and underprepared students, some have found ways to make these learning communities more effective.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / February 24, 2019

First-gen in the First-Year Seminar

A first-year seminar course with a track record of supporting first-generation student success.

James Winfield Ed.D. / February 22, 2019