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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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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
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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
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“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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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