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California Colleges Launch New Efforts to Support First-Gen Students

Starting college without guidance can be difficult, so colleges across California are launching initiatives to lead first-gen students to graduation.

EAB / September 15, 2017
Seven Ways Colleges Hinder Diversity Through their Financial Aid

Many colleges say they want to diversify their campuses. But their financial aid policies often get in the way of those goals, or even undermine them.

Washington Post / September 15, 2017
The Solution to the Student Loan Crisis

Over 44 million Americans have taken out loans to pay for college. Most borrowers don't expect to pay off their loans until their 40s.

CNBC / September 15, 2017
Recognizing Emotional Labor in Academe

As institutions fail to meet the needs of minoritized and traumatized students, the faculty members who work to fill the gaps should be acknowledged.

Inside Higher Ed / September 15, 2017
Homeless and in College. Then Harvey Struck.

One individual's desire to be impactful despite personal challenges and overcoming the aftermath of hurricane Harvey.

NPR / September 15, 2017
Study: Positive First-Year Orientation Impacts Overall Student Experience

Students who had a positive experience with their first-year orientation were 17 percent more likely to report a positive student life experience

Campus Technology / September 14, 2017
Students Should Take the Reins During the College Process

Encouraging high school students to be more proactive with their college search and application process.

Forbes / September 13, 2017
The Future is Bright for First-Gen Students

Chapman University implements Promising Futures to support first-generation college students transition from high school and succeed.

Chapman University / September 12, 2017
Student's From Children's Defense Fund- New York Share how to Beat the Odds

How three first-genartion students beat the odds with help from Children's Defense fund.

Huffington Post / September 12, 2017
ASU Receives NSF Funding

ASU aims to develop mechanisms, systems and programs to increase persistence of underrepresented groups in engineering and STEM careers.

Arizona State University / September 12, 2017
New Report: Community College isn't a Cheaper Route to a University

Nearly 40 percent of community college students will take six years to transfer to a four-year university and cost more money.

Southern California Public Radio / September 12, 2017
The Challenges of Being a First-Generation College Student

The UC system is making a push this fall to attract students who are the first in their families to go to college.

Southern California Public Radio / September 12, 2017
The Subtle Ways Colleges Discriminate Against Poor Students

Understanding the different ways first-generation v continuing-generation students are influenced in college and the greater impact.

Vox / September 11, 2017
Scholarships will try to Learn more First-Generation Students to Harvard Business School

Historically, graduate schools have lagged in providing first-generation students with recruitment and financial aid opportunities.

Boston Globe / September 11, 2017
A Simple Way to Bring Down College-Application Costs

Allowing students to report their own standardized-test scores could ease some of the financial burden of the process.

The Atlantic / September 11, 2017
More Programs Give Special Attention to First-Generation Students

Schools recognize the newcomers need help navigating campus life and demands, which are unlike anything the first-in-the-family students have known.

Portland Press Herand / September 10, 2017
California Today: Courting First-Generation Students at U.C.

A look at how a university's president aimed to close the persistence gap and support first-generation college students.

The New York Times / August 29, 2017
The Biggest Misconception About Today's College Students

Gaining a better understanding of college student identities and backgrounds.

The New York Times / August 28, 2017