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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.

Report: Increased Access to Emerging Tech Key to Student Success

A new report from Educause says ensuring access to these technologies is important to students' academic success.

Campus Technology / October 29, 2018

Dream Internships & Dream Jobs: Leveling the Playing Field

Through a tailored and targeted approach, first-generation students are landing their dream internships and dream jobs!

Sean O'Keefe M.B.A. / October 26, 2018

President Speaks: Helping students believe college is 'worth the investment'

Ohio University President, shares opinion on the importance of an undergraduate education for first-generation students from the foothills of Appalachia.

Education Dive / October 25, 2018

Support and Celebrate First-Generation Students

The University of Iowa established a First-Generation Task Force with the goal of increasing first-generation student retention and graduation rates.

Angie Lamb, M.A. & Cody Pritchard, M.S.Ed. / October 25, 2018

Inside the challenges of navigating OCR at Penn as a first-gen, low-income student

The Quaker Career Closet offers low-income and first-generation students with professional clothing for interviews.

The Daily Pennsylvanian / October 24, 2018

Study: Parental Education is a Major Factor in Considering Advanced Degree

Parental education is a major factor in an undergraduate student’s decision to pursue an advanced degree on Black, Hispanic and first-generation populations.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / October 23, 2018

Faculty Mentor Program Provides Insight to Students Who May Be Struggling

A program intended towards first-generation college students, pairs up faculty mentors that are volunteering to be apart of the program.

California State University - Stanislaus / October 22, 2018

Celebrations for First-Gen Students Expand in Year Two

COE, in partnership with the Center for First-generation Student Success, has announced the second annual First-Generation College Celebration.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / October 22, 2018

Roadrunners First at MSU Denver

Two years ago six faculty and staff convened and developed the framework for Roadrunners First, a workshop to equip faculty and staff with the necessary tools to promote first-generation student success.

Colleen Toomey M.Ed. / October 22, 2018

We Must Help First-Generation Students Master Academe’s ‘Hidden Curriculum’

This course provides students with the guidance to cultivate relationships, advocate for themselves, and pursue other opportunities.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / October 21, 2018

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Association for Institutional Research / October 16, 2018

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Inside Higher Ed / October 16, 2018

2018 First-Generation College Celebration Press Release

The Council for Opportunity in Education, Center for First-generation Student Success announce the 2nd Annual First-Generation College Celebration on November 8!

Council for Opportunity in Education, Center for First-generation Student Success / October 15, 2018

10 ways your campus can support first-generation students

A new report looks at best practices among colleges and universities supporting first-generation students

ECampus News / October 15, 2018

Alumni Involvement: Building Support and Programming

The LEAD Scholars Program intentionally engage with first-generation alumni to complete and grow the circle.

Andrea Jackson M.S. / October 15, 2018

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New Roles Focus on First-Generation Students’ Issues

One-third of college students are the first-generation, and four-year colleges are devoting more resources, creating administrative positions to support them.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / October 12, 2018

Georgetown Community Scholarship Program

Faculty and Staff support at heart of first-generation success

The Community Scholars Program celebrates 50 years providing academic support to multicultural cohorts of first-generation students.

Georgetown / October 10, 2018

Using Technology to Help First-Gen Students

Colleges should put digital tools at the center of their programs for ensuring academic success of students who are first-generation students.

Inside Higher Ed / October 10, 2018