News & Blogs

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.

Iowa State University center construction

Celebrating the First Scholars Program at Iowa State University

Look at the highlights of the inaugural year of the First Scholars Program at Iowa State University, where first-gen students are building community with innovative resources within this new initiative.

Jordan Brooks, Christi Kampen, Robert Lipsey, Allison Severson / June 14, 2024

Sam Houston State University Spring Resume Workshop

Mentors for First-Generation Students in Trailblazer Mentoring Program

With the guidance and resources my mentors gave me, I've delved deeper into the world of science.

Kay Angrove / June 13, 2024

Massachusetts College of Art and Design first-gen panel

Lifting the Voices of First-Generation Students

MassArt celebrated some of first-genaration alumni during a panel talk open to the entire community.

Jamie Glanton Costello / June 12, 2024

New York Institute of Technology's Commitment to Support and Belonging

Learn more about First Generation Support at a Tech school in New York!

Felipe Henao, Tiffani Hinds / June 03, 2024

Temple University Tri-Alpha Induction Class

Inaugural University-Wide Tri-Alpha Honor Society Induction at Temple University

Ten weeks before our April 4th induction ceremony for Alpha Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for First-Generation College students, or "Tri-Alpha" for short, Temple University agreed to shift from a college-based chapter of Tri-Alpha to pushing it university-wide.

Frank Nelson, Jennifer Johnson / June 03, 2024

Dyersburg State Community College Jurni Montague

First-Gen Proud at Dyersburg State

Dyersburg State Community College celebrates first-generation students.

Tracie Keith / May 29, 2024

The Power of Finding Your People on the Path to First-generation Student Success

Radford University’s student-staffed First-Gen Center creates a haven for first-generation students to build community and ensure their success on campus.

Richele Henry / May 29, 2024

Pacific Lutheran University NM Blog first-gen luncheon

The Question of Tipping Points

We may be at a tipping point. Each year a larger percentage of our incoming class identifies as First in the Family (FIG) to attend college, to attend graduate school, or to attend college in the United States.

Joanna Royce-Davis, Angie Hambrick / May 17, 2024

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi NM Blog first-gen student

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Journey of Support and Success

Discover how Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is transforming the experience of first-generation students through innovative support systems and community empowerment.

Jerel Benton, D'Angelo Sands / May 16, 2024

Jackson State University NM Blog first-gen students

First Day In. Last Day Out.

August 2023 was the beginning of a new and exciting adventure on the campus of Jackson State University.

Susan Powell-Jones, Arianna Hudson / May 15, 2024

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

Western Kentucky University NM Blog first-gen premiere

Western Kentucky University First-generation Student Blazes Trails

Veronica Vallejo-Garcia shares her experiences as a first-generation Latina student through her senior thesis film, “First Gen.”

Cailyn Richer / May 10, 2024

Ivy Tech Community College Kokomo Staff Meeting

Let's Build A Bridge

The key to building a bridge is to create a strong foundation.

Tashona Jones / May 10, 2024

Delgado Community College NM Blog Auditorium

Redesigned Onboarding Journey for First-Generation Students

Delgado Community College helps first-generation students navigate student success from the beginning using a three-step approach to student onboarding.

Michelle Greco, Tamika Tyson Duplessis / April 23, 2024

University of South Carolina Upstate NM Blog faculty

More Than an Honor Society

More than an honor society: How USC Upstate uses the first-generation honor society to connect students.

Susannah Waldrop / April 23, 2024

Maurice Jones Named as CEO of the Center for First-generation Student Success

A veteran public servant and leader of high-impact organizations, Maurice will lead the Center into new growth phase to scale its impact with higher education institutions and better serve FirstGen students.

FirstGen Forward / April 23, 2024

Southeast Technical College first-gen student

It's Your Process, Own It

Getting to and through college looks different for every first-generation student, but finding support along the way is part of the process.

Damariz A. Castelan Simon / April 08, 2024

Chattanooga State Community College Dinner for First-gen Scholars

Chattanooga State's First-Generation Scholars Find Success

Discover the transformative impact of Chattanooga State Community College's Dinner of Firsts event, celebrating first-generation scholars' incredible journeys and raising $91,522 in scholarships to pave the way for future educational success.

Amanda Bennett, Payton Potter / April 05, 2024