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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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Wake Forest Launches First-Gen Early-Action Option
FEATURE | August 07, 2023

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Press Release - Tennessee community college system joins First Scholars Network
Tennessee Board of Regents’ community colleges joins the First Scholars Network
FEATURE | September 12, 2023

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Students are dropping out of college before even starting. Here’s how educators are trying to stop the trend.

Many institutions are finding innovative ways to communicate with incoming students to promote enrollment.

Washington Post / August 25, 2018
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A Syllabus For College Transition

The transition to college is challenging, this article navigates some must know tips.

Forbes / August 24, 2018
OPINION: ‘I thought everyone else deserved to be there and I didn’t’

Ensuring that admitted first-generation, low-income students show up to campus

Hechringer Report Logo / August 21, 2018
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First-Generation UVA and Local Students Are Rising Together

Rise Together gives students an outlet and provides an opportunity for the first-generation UVA undergrads to sit down with the AVID students.

UVA Today / August 17, 2018
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Michelle Obama shares inspiring message

Michelle Obama's inspiring message to first-generation college students.

Good Morning America / August 16, 2018
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Creating Success for First-Generation College Students

Tri-C’s JaNice Marshall joins panel discussing topic at The City Club of Cleveland

Cuyahoga Community College / August 14, 2018
The Vital Importance of First-Day Activities

No matter the class, the first day should be the time when instructors set the tone for the semester, writes Marguerite Mayhall.

Inside Higher Ed / August 14, 2018
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Julie Carballo shares how NCC advances and celebrates first-generation students

In preparation for the First-Generation College Celebration, the Center interviewed Julie Carballo, director of first generation programs, to learn about the many ways that North Central College advances and celebrates first-generation students.

The Center / August 13, 2018
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Students Gain Valuable Experience at Summer Research Colloquium

Ask most students what they did during the summer and there's a mix of answers: time spent with friends, family, going on vacation and plenty of beach visits.

University of San Diego News Center / August 13, 2018
UTSA Move In
New residence hall wing provides UTSA first-generation students a home away from home

UTSA is making the transition from home life to college life more comfortable for these new students with a First-Generation Living and Learning Community.

University of Texas at San Antonio / August 10, 2018
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Study: Student Loan Debt for Millennials Becoming More Manageable

Major student loan debt is more important than ever, especially for first-generation students who are unfamiliar with the process.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / August 07, 2018
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College Readiness Courses and Work-Force Development

Readiness courses offered through partnerships between high schools and colleges can help ensure that more graduates have the knowledge and skills they need for college.

Inside Higher Ed / August 06, 2018
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How to Make Our Institutions More Accessible

University of California's President, offers insights on how to make higher education more inclusive and promote student success.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / August 06, 2018
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First time at the Institute on First-Generation College Students

Jennifer Schoen, director of opportunity scholarship and outreach programs at Northeastern University, winner of the Center sweepstakes, shares her 2018 Institute on First-Generation College Students experience.

Jennifer Schoen M.Ed. / August 06, 2018
Convening Interview: The Suder Foundation

Eric and Deb Suder, founders of The Suder Foundation, discuss the partnership with NASPA and how the building of the Center is critical to their mission.

The Center / August 03, 2018
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Why so many poor kids who get into college don’t end up enrolling

When the bread crumbs end, students get lost in the American education system.

Vox / August 03, 2018
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NDNU a Place to ‘Do Good and Do Well’ for Bay Area Students

At NDNU, there are first-generation and financial literacy programs as well as a faculty-student ratio of 11:1.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / August 03, 2018
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FMU preparing to launch 'First Generation' initiative

This initiative will also engage academic support services to help the students attain their educational goals.

SCNOW / August 03, 2018