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Cortez Masto Hosts Town Hall with First-gen Students, Mentors

Conversation focused on how Congress can best support these students and what we can do to increase equity in opportunities for future generations.

Office of Catherine Cortez Masto / February 17, 2021

Celebrating and supporting UTEP First-gen students virtually

Now more than ever, UTEP’s first-generation students are determined to find ways to remain engaged and committed to completing their studies during unprecedented times.

Nicole Aguilar / February 17, 2021

Beyond Intervention: Serving First-generation College Students

This blog will push you to rethink your approach to supporting first-generation college students.

Samantha Raynor, Ed.D. / February 17, 2021

TLU Proud to be the First Program

If you ever feel last, remember you are always FIRST!

Samira López, M.Ed. / February 17, 2021

Center Newsletter 2.16.21

In this edition: #FGSS21 Registration Open; Upcoming Events; First Scholars; Gearing up for #NASPA21; CatalystFIRST

The Center / February 16, 2021

Mentoring and Celebration for First-gens at Tusculum University

Tusculum University initiates adult learner mentoring program and celebrates first-generation students

Rachael Barnett, M.A. / February 10, 2021

Graduating First-generation in a Global Pandemic

This blog features a student narrative on what it's like being a first-gen college student on the cusp of graduation. Four years have passed; now what?

Gineen Abuali / February 10, 2021

Supporting First-Year, First-gen Students Remotely

How can an institution effectively support first-generation students from a distance when the students aren’t showing up?

Caleb Bae / February 10, 2021

The Power of Peer Mentor Training Framework

Creating a strong peer mentor training program with a solid structure and theoretical framework can create a powerful ripple effect in supporting first-generation and underrepresented students.

Lorie Kittendorf, Ph.D. & Anayah Walker, M.A. / February 03, 2021

Overcoming Challenges to Support First-gen Students in a Pandemic

Learn how UMass Boston adapted to serving first-generation students in a remote environment.

Shelby J. Harris, Ph.D. & Phillip Begeal / February 03, 2021

Colorado State University First Scholars News

With the signing of the NASPA and First Scholars agreement by CSU President Joyce McConnell in 2020, the partnership is now underway.

Colorado State University Source / February 02, 2021

Center Newsletter 2.2.21

In this edition: #AdvocateFirstgen; #FGSS21 CFP Open; #NASPA21 First-gen Sessions; The Latest First-gen Research

The Center / February 02, 2021

Innovation That Matters: a Conversation With Aimée Eubanks Davis

The founder of the nonprofit Braven talks about preparing first-generation college students to land “strong jobs” when they graduate.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / February 02, 2021

#AdvocateFirstgen: Who are the 117th Congress' first-gen advocates?

The Center needs your help to #AdvocateFirstgen! With the convening of the 117th Congress, we are identifying members of the U. S. Senate and House of Representatives who are first-gen graduates.

The Center / February 02, 2021

Inequities Persist in Applicants Despite Reducing SAT, ACT Requirements

Common App data shows college applicants increased by 10%. Low-income and first-gen student applications decreased even as schools reduced barriers.

INSIGHT into Diversity / February 01, 2021

The Full Story on Admissions

Record application totals are largely going to the institutions that already have plenty. Common App data point to declines from low-income students.

Inside Higher Ed / February 01, 2021

First To Soar

North Carolina Central University and the Men’s Achievement Center are committed to supporting first-generation students.

Roderick T. Heath, Ed.D. / January 31, 2021

Cardinal First introduces innovations to support first-gen families

North Central College’s award-winning Cardinal First program is using the virtual sphere to expand its offerings.

Jacob Imm / January 29, 2021