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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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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
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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
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Internships Offer Invaluable Glimpse Into Potential Career Field

A blog about the importance of applying for and completing an internship.

Huffington Post / October 21, 2015
Four Things I Wish I Knew When Entering College

A first-generation college student recounts four things that he wish he knew prior to attending college.

Huffington Post / October 06, 2015
Realizing Student Potential Through Specialized Curricula

This article explores the role of magnet schools and whether students who attend them succeed.

Huffington Post / September 22, 2015
How California Is Helping Low-Income Students Succeed In College

California is exemplar in recruiting and retaining an economically diverse student population.

Huffington Post / September 21, 2015
How Technology Is Improving College Success Rates

The Students Rising Above program aims to provide help and guidance to low-income, first-generation college students.

Huffington Post / September 18, 2015
On the Road to Higher Ed: First Time College Students Begin their Journey

Advice for first-time college students as they begin their college journey.

Huffington Post / August 26, 2015
From Problem Child to Model College Student: One First-Gen’s Success Story

This article highlights the story George Springer, who, at 24, became a first-generation college student.

Huffington Post / August 14, 2015
Five Things Families of First-Generation College Students Need to Know

This article proposes five things families of first-generation students should consider before dropping their children off at college.

Huffington Post / August 10, 2015
Hoping To Help First-Generation College Students Make It To Graduation

America Needs You, a New York-based nonprofit, provides mentoring and career development training for low-income first-generation college students.

Huffington Post / August 10, 2015
A Professor’s Pointers for Success in College (2.0): 23 Easy-to-Follow Tips

This article outlines the advice of a professor to students as they embark on a new academic year.

Huffington Post / August 06, 2015
From Overcoming to High-Achieving: A First-Generation STEM Star Tells How

Elise Tran, a first-generation college student, recounts key relationships that guided her to pursue college.

Huffington Post / July 21, 2015
The Drug War Hurts Latinos, and We Have the Power to Stop It

This article emphasizes the challenge a Latino woman faced having non-English speaking parents in America.

Huffington Post / July 09, 2015