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New program aims to ease college transition for first-generation students

The First Look Program, aims to help first-generation students by creating community, sense of belonging, and bolster support.

The Ithacan / September 04, 2018

First-generation matters at all levels of education

Dr. Laura Alamillo, Interim Dean of the Kremen School of Education and Human Development, has launched the First-Generation Matters mentorship program

Fresno State Kremen School of Education and Human Development / September 04, 2018

Quapaw Nation joins Oklahoma College Application Week

The Quapaw Nation's higher education department will hold its first College Application Week, beginning Monday, Sept. 17.

The Joplin Globe / September 04, 2018

Weeks of Welcome encourage students to stay enrolled

University-sponsored events encourage first-generation students to become a part of the Aggie community.

The Utah Statesman / September 03, 2018

First-Gen Spotlight on Campus

A First-Gen Journey

University of Florida - Student Affairs: First Generation / August 30, 2018

MASAI mentor program updates aim to assist student retention

This peer mentor program is focused on the retention of first-generation, low-income, and historically underrepresented first-year students.

Illinois State University / August 27, 2018

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

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

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

Michelle Obama shares inspiring message

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

Good Morning America / August 16, 2018

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

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

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.

FirstGen Forward / August 13, 2018

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

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

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