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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.

FirstGen Forward announces new class of Network Members
FEATURE | August 01, 2024

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FirstGen Forward announces inaugural class of Network Champion Institutions
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Berklee College of Music students on campus
Into the Unknown - Survey Style

To build out Berklee’s first-generation program further, we knew that diving into the unknown—by gathering our first survey data designed for our institution’s unique traits—would help us to build a strong program rooted in meeting the students where they are and ensure they “mattered” on our campus.

Alyssa Hensel and Kera Perron / October 23, 2023
Roosevelt University First-gen Banner
First-generation College Student Shares Her Inspiring Journey

Being a first-generation student has given Yolanda the knowledge that her accomplishment will benefit those who are similar to her.

Cristina Zapata, Meagan Jarmuz / October 23, 2023
Faculty and Staff posing for a group photo in front of large, red N in UNL building
Faculty and staff strive to enhance first-gen student experiences

UNL works to improve first-generation student success and degree completion in support of the campus’s First Scholar Institution designation.

University of Nebraska—Lincoln / October 18, 2023
Avila University First-generation Students and Faculty
Top 10 Ways Universities Can Help First-generation College Students Succeed

Avila University shares their “Top 10” list on how to better serve first-generation college students.

Paige Illum, Alexandra Leugoud, & Sara Kline / October 17, 2023
Mother holding daughter's face and smiling outside on daughter's graduation day while other graduates look on
Campus Engagement Tip: Involving First-Gen Families

Inside Higher Ed / October 13, 2023
Walters State Community College Academic Advisor
Making those First-gen Connections

Can making cross-campus connections really make a difference for first-gen students?

Amy Humphrey / October 12, 2023
shape of Tennessee with TBR and First Scholars logos
The First Scholars Network: Unlocking success for state systems in higher ed

The Tennessee Board of Regents was looking for a way to improve first-generation student success for the thirteen community colleges in its system

FirstGen Forward / October 12, 2023
Ramapo College of New Jersey Legacies Pinning Ceremony
Legacies in the Making

Ramapo College of New Jersey hosts inaugural Legacies in the Making summer pre-college program to welcome incoming cohort of first-year, first-generation students.

Uma Mahalingam, Nicole Videla / October 12, 2023
Two side-by-side headshots of University of Texas at Arlington staff
A Commitment to Success of First-generation College Students

UTA named one of 76 new members of the First Scholars Network

The University of Texas at Arlington / October 12, 2023
UNC Chapel Hill grad
First-gen Forward status renewed

An inaugural participant in the program in 2019, Carolina continues to support first-generation students.

UNC Chapel Hill / October 11, 2023
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UA works on finding a space for first-generation college students

Despite this progress, however, some students still see room for improvement.

The Crimson White / October 11, 2023
Getty - Alejandra Campoverdi
What does it mean to be a first-generation child?

We talked with Alejandra Campoverdi about what it means to be a “First and Only” in your family or any other space.

1A / October 09, 2023
Students at UC Merced
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 logo
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
St Mary's College students filiming
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 students walking on campus
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
Diverse student group walking together
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