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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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Penn Marc Lo
Marc Lo grew up a first-generation, low-income student. Now he leads Penn First Plus

Marc Lo's main objective as the first executive director of Penn First Plus is to tackle issues FGLI students face that are specific to Penn.

The Daily Pennsylvanian / February 14, 2019
UC Irvine
UC Irvine most popular UC campus among California high school students applying to college

Along with being popular among the general high school population, UCI was a top choice for first-generation students.

The Orange County Register / February 12, 2019
Columbia University
Community college students need not apply

As a first-generation, community college transfer student, Melissa Cook reflects on why this group is missing from Columbia’s support initiatives.

Columbia Spectator / February 11, 2019
group of UPortland students
First-generation students find community through FGEN program

FGEN is a program that helps first-generation students decode the unwritten rules of college by offering help and advice they may not get at home.

The Beacon / February 09, 2019
Books on shelves
Pathways to Law School Program is Yielding Success Stories

For first-generation students like Turner, the Pathways initiative provides community college students with early exposure to the law school experience.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / February 08, 2019
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Rise in Dual-Enrollment Courses May Help Community Colleges. But Minority Students? Not as Much

A new NCES report found that minority and first-generation students are far less likely to participate in dual-enrollment courses in high school.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / February 07, 2019
Number one fingers
WHY I’M FIRST: A CELEBRATION OF TRAILBLAZERS

Seattle University celebrated the presence of first-generation students on campus with celebratory posters sharing first-generation student stories.

The Spectator / February 07, 2019
Ngone Seck student
First-Generation Student Has Full Ride To Wash U But Dental Issues Complicate Her Path

Giving up is not an option for first-generation college student, Ngone Seck, who faces costly dental problems while attending Wash U.

St. Louis Public Radio / February 07, 2019
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This list helps minority students find a college with a solid graduation rate

Alliance has created a list of colleges most successful at helping first-generation students get to graduation to give more guidance to families.

Los Angeles Times / February 02, 2019
Catawba College
Catawba College establishes honors society for first-generation college students

Catawba College is establishing an honors society for first-generation students, becoming the second higher education institution in the state to do so.

Salisbury Post / January 31, 2019
Columbia University
Special Interest Community for first-generation low-income students set to open next fall

UpLift, the new first-generation low-income special interest community, will be open for Columbia College and Engineering undergraduates in the fall.

Columbia Spectator / January 30, 2019
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ISU initiative aims to expand access to higher education for minority, first-generation students

ISU is partnering with a collaboration of public universities to eliminate the achievement gap for low-income, minority and first-generation students

Vidette Online / January 30, 2019
State, Mass. biotech leaders team up to offer paid internships

In Massachusetts, Project Onramp will provide up to 50 paid internships to first-generation college students at life sciences companies this summer.

Boston Globe / January 29, 2019
group of students around laptop
New Digital Course Helps First-Gen Students Keep Positive Mindset

Perceivant launched reMIND, a program designed to improve the success of first-generation, low-income college students.

Campus Technology / January 29, 2019
Duke University
“We Need to Open the Doors.” A Campus Gift to Boost Diversity Among Environmental Leaders

New university gift focuses on making higher education more accessible with a focus on first-generation and underrepresented groups.

Inside Philanthropy / January 29, 2019
students on campus
Underrepresented Students, Unintended Consequences

Two prominent researchers say some colleges are hurting students who are academically worthy in response to pressure to enroll more low-income students.

Inside Higher Ed / January 28, 2019
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Gates Seeks Partners to Help Transform Campuses

The Gates Foundation announced a major new grant program to advance its goal of improved student success, particularly for first-generation students.

Inside Higher Ed / January 24, 2019
student Charles Gomez
First-generation students share experiences

For professor Denial, actively doing a better job at supporting the students on campus who come in with no guidance from their parents is essential.

The Knox Student / January 23, 2019