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Fresh Insights on First-Generation College Students

First-generation students scored higher in academic engagement, educational commitment and campus engagement.

Diverse Issues in Higher Education / June 10, 2018

Why do so many students drop out of college? And what can be done about it?

Fewer than 40 percent of students enrolling for the first time at a four-year college graduate in four years.

The Washington Post / June 08, 2018

APU Celebrates GEN1 Scholars

In January 2018, the GEN1 Scholars program launched the GEN1 Faculty/Staff Mentoring program, where 63 students and 47 faculty and staff met one-on-one.

Cassandra Gonzalez M.P.A / June 08, 2018

How Silicon Valley schools are trying to boost lower-income students into high-tech jobs

Internships, contests and engineering coursework give teens from the area’s majority-Latino high schools an entree to STEM careers

The Hechinger Report / June 07, 2018

diverse group of students sitting at table

"Grease the gears" for first-generation students

Society needs to adapt in making sure that more students have access to a high quality college-prep curriculum.

Ed Excellence / June 06, 2018

Financial Aid Letters are Really, Really Confusing

Analyzing over 500 financial aid letters, researchers from the two organizations found that schools use wildly varying, language to describe grants and loans.

Pacific Standard / June 06, 2018

CollegeNET Publishes New e-Book on Student Success and Social Mobility in Higher Education

CollegeNET, Inc., announced the publication of a new e-book, “Social Mobility through Higher Education --Best Practices for Student Success.”

Digital Journal / June 05, 2018

If You’re a Student Struggling With Impostor Syndrome, Try This

First-generation student filled with excitement for first-year at UCR, but was not prepared to experience “Impostor Syndrome.”

Education Post / June 04, 2018

First-generation students make up half of UCI’s class of 2018

Over 7,000 graduates will participate in commencement ceremonies this month

UCI News / June 04, 2018

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Freshmen ‘Are Souls That Want to Be Awakened’

The withdrawal and failure rate in two sections of intro bio is down from 18 percent to 8 percent, with no racial gaps. The goal is to get it to 5 percent.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / June 03, 2018

Is college worth it? Just ask first-generation students embarking on the American Dream

California is the world's fifth largest economy and social mobility is key. Among research universities, ours is No. 1 in first-generation students.

USA Today / June 01, 2018

K-State's commitment to first-generation student success

K-State celebrates first-generation students with an inaugural graduation celebration and demonstrates a commitment to first-generation student success.

FirstGen Forward / June 01, 2018

Closing Gaps in San Francisco

A social justice curriculum paired with student support services and specially trained faculty members has helped two San Francisco-based colleges increase completion rates.

Inside Higher Ed / May 31, 2018

How School and Startups are Hacking College Affordability

How Schools and Startups Are Hacking College Affordability

Panelists gathered to discuss challenges around rising costs of college as well as navigate difficult issues facing students and families today.

EdSurge / May 31, 2018

Convening Interview: Bridgette Behling

Hear from Bridgette Behling, M.Ed., director of community support and leadership from George Washington University, in this interview.

FirstGen Forward / May 31, 2018

Colleges Are No Match for American Poverty

Amarillo College, in Texas, is working hard to accommodate low-income students—but it can only do so much.

The Atlantic / May 30, 2018

The Two Most Important College-Admissions Criteria Now Mean Less

When so many students have outstanding grades and test scores, schools have to get creative about triaging applicants.

The Atlantic / May 25, 2018

Georgia State U. Made Its Graduation Rate Jump. How?

"We’re tipping students off earlier on that there might be a problem and giving them a fighting chance to correct it."

The Chronicle of Higher Education / May 25, 2018