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Program Innovation: Scholars Pave Their Own Way

UC Merced, takes an asset-based approach when evaluating its FGLI scholarship program.

Inside Higher Ed / October 06, 2023

Southeast Tech expanding efforts to support first-generation students

What joining the First Scholars Network means for students and Southeast Tech.

KELOLAND / October 04, 2023

First-Gen Videos Welcome New Students to Higher Ed

To welcome students and promote resources, Saint Mary’s College recruited first-gen learners to provide success tips in a five-part video series.

Inside Higher Ed / October 03, 2023

College Track, 14 Universities to Support First-Gen College Students

College Track has partnered with 14 universities to offer online courses and resources to first-gen students.

Government Technology / October 03, 2023

First-Generation Students

College students who are the first in their families to pursue college have high aspirations—and today’s institutions should support their dreams.

Lumina Foundation / October 01, 2023

TRIO Office Team at University of Wisconsin Superior

Servant Leadership

Find out how UW-Superior is building a community of belonging for first-generation students through their first-generation faculty and staff.

Monte Stewart, Kylie Sievers, Jessie Pooler, and Marsha Lue / September 29, 2023

SSCC joins Complete College Accelerator

Southern State is one of 11 state partners, just over 80 higher education institutions nationwide, to join Complete College America

Wilmington News Journal / September 28, 2023

Editorial: The college must continue to support first-generation students

Since 2019, Ithaca College has maintained First-gen Forward status. There's more work to do.

The Ithacan / September 28, 2023

Ithaca College Maintains First-gen Forward StatusIthaca College maintains its status as a first-generation forward institution

To ease first-generation students’ transition to college and establish a community of first-generation students on campus, the college houses the First-Generation Center.

The Ithacan / September 27, 2023

From First-Gen to Professor: Rachel Harmon’s Journey

Rachel Harmon’s journey from a first-generation college student to a professor Rachel Harmon, a Visiting Professor of Political Science at Oxford College

The Emory Wheel / September 20, 2023

University of Wisconsin - Carrie Antlfinger / Associated Press

What first-generation college students actually need

First-gen students are less alone than they were a decade ago, but there’s a lot more that can be done.

Los Angeles Times / September 18, 2023

Summer Bridges Build First-Gen Connections

Data indicate that participants feel more comfortable accessing resources, more prepared for college, and more socially connected.

Inside Higher Ed / September 15, 2023

shondaland: First Gen book cover and author image

Author wants First-Gen Students to Know They’re Not Alone

Alejandra Campoverdi shares her powerful story in a new memoir, “First Gen.”

shondaland / September 13, 2023

students at UNC Chapel Hill First-gen event

Commitment to equity and opportunity

UNC-Chapel Hill maintains national standing as supporter of first-generation students

Carolina Graduate School Magazine / September 13, 2023

Press Release - Tennessee community college system joins First Scholars Network

Tennessee Board of Regents’ community colleges joins the First Scholars Network

These thirteen community colleges mark the first statewide system of schools to commit to advancing first-generation student success with the Network

FirstGen Forward / September 12, 2023

Center Newsletter 9.12.23

Congratulations, Grant Recipients!; Shaping the Future of First-gen Student Success; #AdvocateFirstgen by Understanding the Legacy Admissions Debate; Meet the New JFGSS Editorial Assistant; Center Webinars; Workshop on First-gen Students

FirstGen Forward / September 12, 2023

Nature Physics Sept Issue Cover - fish tail

To boldly go where their parents did not go before

First-generation students have to overcome obstacles other students don’t. Every academic can help.

nature physics / September 11, 2023

Student Voice: Poor, first-gen transfer students often don’t feel welcome on campuses

The schools we attend and students we study with must do a better job of making us feel supported and at home.

The Hechinger Report / September 04, 2023