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Career Tips for First-Generation Grad Students

Helen Pho, a first-generation grad student herself, offers six key pieces of advice.

Inside Higher Ed / October 08, 2018
Showing that they care
‘Showing that they care’: College faculty called on to aid floundering students

Few colleges and universities explicitly include their faculty in this work and teach them how to do it, though that number is beginning to grow.

The Washington Post / October 07, 2018
Congressman Steve Pearce
Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM-2) Supports First-Generation College Celebration

Congressman Steve Pearce (R-NM-2) shares his message of support for First-Generation College Celebration!

Council for Opportunity in Education / October 05, 2018
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Report: How colleges can help first-generation students succeed

According to a new report analyzing the effectiveness of programs and services supporting first-generation students

Education Dive / October 05, 2018
National Analysis Finds Support for First-generation Students at Four-Year Institutions Varies Widely

NASPA analysis finds that 80% of institutions surveyed now identify first-generation status at the point of admission, but variation exists in how outcomes are measured and supports are delivered.

FirstGen Forward / October 04, 2018
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National Analysis Finds Support for First-generation Students at Four-Year Institutions Varies Widely

This analysis found that, while investment of resources is critical, institutions can improve services through better networking of existing support programs.

Markets Insider / October 04, 2018
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Maximizing Success for First-Gen Students

More four-year colleges are working to help first-generation college students succeed. But a new report says real progress requires institutional shifts, not just adding new programs.

Inside Higher Ed / October 04, 2018
Senator Tim Kaine
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) supports First-Generation College Celebration

Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) shares his message of support First-Generation College Celebration!

Council for Opportunity in Education / October 04, 2018
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Study: No Clear Definition On Who is a First-Generation Student

New study indicates that higher education institutions have made strides in identifying and assisting first-generation students, but the lack of a standardized definition of a first-generation student is negatively impacting how institutions properly aid this group.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / October 03, 2018
Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-3)
Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) supports First-Generation College Celebration

Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA-3) shares his message of support for First-Generation College Celebration!

Council for Opportunity in Education / October 03, 2018
5 ways our college is helping first-generation college students succeed

Higher-ed leaders must create programs and processes to help all students transform their lives, and their families, for generations to come.

ECampus News / October 02, 2018
UC Irvine
Advancing the American Dream

UCI is unsurpassed at helping low-income, first-generation and other nontraditional students thrive in college and beyond

UCI News / October 02, 2018
Dick Durbin
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) supports First-Generation College Celebration

Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) shares his support for First-Generation College Celebration!

Council for Opportunity in Education / October 02, 2018
Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN-1)
Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN-1) supports First-Generation College Celebration

Congressman Phil Roe (R-TN-1) shares his message of support for First-Generation College Celebration!

Council for Opportunity in Education / October 01, 2018
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1)
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) supports First-Generation College Celebration

Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-1) shares her message of support First-Generation College Celebration!

Council for Opportunity in Education / September 30, 2018
ASU helps more students return after freshman year and thrive during college

University's retention rate at 85.2 percent, 11 percentage points higher than 15 years ago; marker is a key point for degree completion

Arizona State University / September 28, 2018
Graduates Tossing Caps
UT Austin’s Achieves Highest Four-Year Graduation Rate in its History

Among the percent of UT Austin’s most recent graduates, a record number of minority, first-generation and Pell-eligible students graduated in comparison to 2012.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / September 27, 2018
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UNCF Lauds Congress for Increased Funding for HBCUs, Low-Income, First-Gen Students

This bill significantly increases funding for HBCUs and low-income, first-generation college students.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / September 27, 2018