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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
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Here’s How We ‘Make America Great Again’

Bridging the opportunity gap by supporting first-generation college students

Huffington Post / May 27, 2016
Hope, Dreams and Aerospace

Senior Aerospace Engineer shares her journey through the STEM field.

Huffington Post / May 26, 2016
10 Ways to Cut College Education Costs

Ten reccommended ways to reduce your college bill.

Huffington Post / May 26, 2016
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How to Implement the First-Gen Mindset

This mindset is a crucial ingredient for inclusive campus environments and for creating pathways for students who are the first-gen.

Presence / May 12, 2016
Show me the money? Not so fast.

A scholarship model to better support first-generation college students through mentorship and hands on assistance.

Huffington Post / May 12, 2016
Leading by Example: Outreach Trip Addresses Health Disparities

A Yale first-generation students experience and support from Students Rising Above.

Huffington Post / May 05, 2016
Why the First-Gen Mindset
Why The First-Gen Mindset Is Crucial To College Student Retention

There is a responsibility of higher education professionals to build awareness and knowledge to continue to learn how to best support FGC students.

Precense / May 03, 2016
Journey to College Series #3: Narrowing Down College Visit Choices

Third installment of the Students Rising Above’s College Application Journey, strive to become first-generation college students.

Huffington Post / April 29, 2016
Navigating the College Financial Aid Process

A look into the complicated steps involved in completing the federal financial aid form.

Huffington Post / April 12, 2016
Reflections on an Extraordinary Journey

A first-generation student shares her journey from high school through college

Huffington Post / March 18, 2016
Reflections on an Extraordinary Journey

A first-generation student shares her journey from high school through college.

Huffington Post / March 18, 2016
20 Things Every First-Generation Latino College Graduate Should Know

A first-generation latino college student's advice to other aspiring first-generation students.

Huffington Post / February 23, 2016
Journey to College Series #2: Where Our Students Are Applying

Second installment of the Students Rising Above’s College Application Journey, strive to become first-generation college students.

Huffington Post / January 29, 2016
The Dark Side for a First-Generation College Graduate

A personal first-gen story and hope to to see more continuing-generation student of color.

Huffington Post / January 21, 2016
Five Tips for Writing Supplemental College Essays That Stand Out

A blog about strategies to make your college essay stand out.

Huffington Post / December 08, 2015
Being Black and Fitting in at College

A blog about a first-generation college student experience.

Huffington Post / November 23, 2015
whos in first gen
Who's in First (Generation)?

The term "first generation" tends to be thrown around a lot. But what does the term mean?

Inside Higher Ed / November 10, 2015
Journey to College Series: Introducing Our Students

First installment of the Students Rising Above’s College Application Journey, strive to become first-generation college students.

Huffington Post / November 06, 2015