UT honors first-generation graduates with new graduation ceremony

SIU launches office to help first-generation college students

A new center for the university’s first-generation students will provide the help, resources, mentorship and peer support they need to succeed.

The Southern Illinoisan / July 16, 2019

At Tufts University, a celebration of first-generation graduates

For anyone receiving a college degree, a diploma means a lot. But for many of these students, the success was sweeter because their journey has been more difficult.

Boston Globe / May 03, 2019

First-gen in the First-Year Seminar

A first-year seminar course with a track record of supporting first-generation student success.

James Winfield Ed.D. / February 22, 2019

St. John's College Builds a Bridge for First-gen Students

St. John’s launches the Pritzker Bridge Scholars Program–recognizing incoming students’ need for robust support and resources as they make the transition from high school to St. John's.

Nanette Elizabeth Phillips / October 13, 2021

Lawrence University Alternative Spring Break

Lawrence University First-Gen Students Explore on Alternative Spring Break

Learn more about how Lawrence University first-gen students connected with each other and nature through service, sustainability, and stewardship efforts on alternative spring break.

Kristi Koshuta, Grace C. Johnson, Juan Arguello / May 14, 2024

“First-Gen Owls” success spotlighted at KSU

A student group at KSU builds awareness around first-generation issues through student spotlights.

The Sentinel / March 25, 2019