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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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Getting the Message—to Study Economics

First-gen students are underrepresented in economics; messaging students about why they should major in the field closes this gap.

Inside Higher Ed / September 01, 2023
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Eleven States Join College Completion Accelerator

Complete College America will work with 80+ colleges across 11 states to eliminate barriers to student success and higher education attainment

Globe Newswire / August 29, 2023
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Unlocking the potential of first-generation college students

Dr. Timeka Rashid, Baldwin Wallace University’s vice president for student affairs has launched initiatives in four key strategic areas: parent and family programming, first-generation support, sophomore engagement and student wellness.

Cleveland.com / August 27, 2023
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What former first-gen students wish they knew about college

We asked readers to share their experiences and provide advice to future first-gen students. Here's what they said.

De Los / August 23, 2023
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Center Newsletter 8.22.23

Elevate Potential Through Expert Guidance; Shape the Premier First-gen Student Success Conference; Publish Your Innovative #FirstgenScholarship; Develop Your Action Plan for Promoting First-gen Student Success; Earn National Recognition for your First-gen Efforts

FirstGen Forward / August 22, 2023
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How empowering first-gen students with success coaches builds equity

Success coaching offers students a point of contact who can connect them with resources that might otherwise be out of reach.

University Business / August 17, 2023
WKU President Caboni highlights record gains in retaining students

A key strategy in moving the University’s retention needle is its work with First Generation Students.

WKU News / August 14, 2023
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Ohio Wesleyan Graduate Shirley Paden-Bernstein Makes $1 Million Gift to Benefit First-Generation Students

Ohio Wesleyan University / August 14, 2023
First Generation College Students Experience More Anxiety

Early identification of risks can help ease the transition to college life.

Psychology Today / August 10, 2023
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Center Newsletter 8.8.23

SXSW EDU PanelPicker; How to #AdvocateFirstgen after Students for Fair Admissions vs. Harvard; Review the Latest #FirstgenScholarship; Share your #CelebrateFirstGen plans nationally; Center Webinars; First Gen Summit

FirstGen Forward / August 08, 2023
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Wake Forest Launches First-Gen Early-Action Option

The private college in Winston-Salem, N.C., announced the new program Thursday as a way to give first-generation students the same admissions opportunities as those from college-educated families.

Inside Higher Ed / August 07, 2023
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Wake Forest U. to Offer Early-Admission Option for First-Gen Students

A new nonbinding early-action option exclusively for first-generation students as a way to attract applicants whose parents lack a four-year college degree while giving them the flexibility to consider other admission and financial aid offers.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / August 03, 2023
Defining ‘First Generation’ in Different Ways

Colleges and governments offer financial and academic support for these students, but there’s no set standard among colleges for what the term means, as limits on affirmative action raise the stakes.

Inside Higher Ed / August 03, 2023
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OWU Helps First-Gen Students Achieve School and Career Success

The Bishop Elevate program serves as a model for other institutions supporting first-gen students.

Arthur Vining Davis Foundation / August 03, 2023
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Uniting to Inspire: Our First-gen Community

YOU have a First-gen Story, I have a First-gen Story…WE are making a difference in THEIR First-gen Story!

Cynthia Steel, Acquanetta Pinkard / August 01, 2023
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Center Newsletter 7.25.23

2023 FGCC Grant Opportunity; Inspire your students with empowering success speakers; Elevating potential through the First Scholars Network; Building fundraising opportunities for first-gen success; Supporting pathways for first-gen students to study abroad; Preparing your first-gen student success proposal for #NASPA24

FirstGen Forward / July 25, 2023
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JSU joins First Scholars Network to elevate first-gen student experiences

“It’s all about networking and learning about how to serve that population of first-generation students.”

Jackson Advocate / July 24, 2023
UW-Superior selected as a First Scholars Network Member

The University of Wisconsin-Superior recognized for commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes for first-generation college students

All in Wisconsin / July 20, 2023