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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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As a First-Gen College Student I Need More Than Financial Aid

For first-generation college students, the responsibilities designed for an adult are often delegated to adolescents.

Education Post / November 27, 2017
The Suder Foundation History

The Suder Foundation's vision is to design an innovative program that would dramatically increase the graduation rates of first-generation college students.

Diane Schorr J.D., CAPⓇ / November 27, 2017
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Defining First-generation

While the term “first-generation” may seem self-explanatory, the nuance of the identity does require examination.

FirstGen Forward / November 20, 2017
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Capitol Hill Celebrates First-Generation College Students

On November 8, 2017, the Council for Opportunity in Education hosted the first celebration of First-Generation College Students.

Council for Opportunity in Education / November 13, 2017
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Are You First Gen? Depends on Who’s Asking

There are lots of ways to slice the "first gen" label.

The New York Times / November 03, 2017
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The Next Step to Diversifying the Workforce

What happens to first-generation students after they graduate college and land their first jobs?

Slate / November 03, 2017
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The Next Step to Diversifying the Workforce

What happens to first-generation students after they graduate college and land their first jobs?

Slate / November 03, 2017
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NAU's First-Generation Student Programs

The Northern Arizona University has created an office of First-Generation Programs to support first-generation students.

Wendy Bruun Ed.D. / October 23, 2017
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Attending the Closing the Achievement GAP Conference

Learn more about the 2018 NASPA Closing the Achievement Gap: Student Success in Higher Education Conference.

Tim Richardson Ph.D. / October 16, 2017
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50 Ways to Celebrate on November 8!

In an effort to spark interest and promote continued interest, the Center has developed a list of ideas to engage on November 8 and throughout the academic year.

Sarah E. Whitley Ph.D. / October 12, 2017
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Latino Education and Economic Progress - Running Faster but Still Behind

This article explores Latinos in postsecondary education in comparison to white and black populations.

Georgetown / October 11, 2017
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How Georgia State Prevents Summer Melt

Text messages, some automated but some with real human interaction, reach students who might never otherwise have showed up.

Inside Higher Ed / October 09, 2017
At UCLA, a dorm floor dedicated to first-generation students

This article highlights the story of Desiree Felix, a first-generation college student at UCLA.

LA Times / October 02, 2017
New West Texas A&M organization aims to help first-generation students

The First-Generation student organization at Texas A&M helps students have peer-to-peer communication about their shared struggles.

September 27, 2017
Unprecedented Survey Finds Advice from Employers

A survey was designed to understand and track Americans' perceptions of their education experiences and how they relate to their career & life goals.

Markets Insider / September 25, 2017
Badger Promise' Program

A new program, “Badger Promise,” will provide free tuition to qualifying Wisconsin students to help them pursue their dream of a four-year degree.

UW-MAdison / September 22, 2017
First-Generation Faculty are Helping First-Gen Students Navigate College

UTSA faculty serve as coaches to first-generation students in the First to Go and Graduate program.

University of Texas at San Antonio / September 19, 2017
What's the Point of College?

A conversation recorded where readers debate the question and related ones.

The Atlantic / September 17, 2017