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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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Students first in their family to go to college face unique challenges

First-generation students at Mercer County Community College reflect on their challenges navigating college.

The College Voice / February 10, 2020
Kennessaw State University FF
Moving First-gen Students Forward at KSU!

Setting goals and moving forward!

Natasha Habers, M.F.A. & Shameka Wells, M.P.H. / February 07, 2020
Furman University FF
First-generation Pathways in the Liberal Arts

Tackling first-generation students' financial aid gaps and lower institutional affinity through the collaborative efforts of Student Life and Academic Affairs.

Neil Jamerson, J.D. & Michelle Horhota, Ph.D. / February 04, 2020
Practitioners Virtual SSHE
Center Newsletter 2.4.20

In this edition: Deadline Approaching: FGSS CFP; Center Online Learning; Regular Registration Expiring: #NASPA2020

FirstGen Forward / February 04, 2020
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Parents often don’t know what their college kids are going through

In an effort to improve graduation rates, especially among first-generation students, this institution is partnering with parents and families.

Los Angeles Times / February 03, 2020
UCLA graduate student giving presentation
Presentation discusses campus resources for First-Gen Awareness Week

Members of the Graduate Student Resource Center held a presentation raising awareness of underutilized campus resources for first-generation students.

Daily Bruin / February 02, 2020
UNC Resource Fair
Program at U.S.-Mexico border offers immersive experience

The creation of a new course will create an immersive experience for first-generation college students to explore their transition into higher education.

The Daily Tar Heel / February 02, 2020
Kansas University FF
Globalizing the First-gen Experience

At KU we are working to create funding opportunities so more first-gen students can study abroad.

Annise Richard M.Ed. / January 31, 2020
WSU Student Senator
ASWSU passes payment plan resolutions for first-gen students

ASWSU senators approved two resolutions that will benefit first-generation students at Washington State University.

The Daily Evergreen / January 30, 2020
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Celebrating & Supporting First-gen Students at TTU!

TTU is committed to supporting the nearly 25% first-generation students on campus through celebrating, service learning, and storytelling.

Brandon Cruz M.Ed. / January 29, 2020
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Program offers relief for students from costly textbooks

A Bethel University program aims to ease the financial burden of purchasing textbooks for students.

Star Tribune / January 29, 2020
students in classroom standing with teacher
Curing Programmitis to Create Diverse Student Success

Transformational change -- a total restructuring -- is needed to disrupt embedded patterns and reorient campuses for a new student body.

Inside Higher Ed / January 29, 2020
How to Help Low-Income Students Hold Their Own on the Job Market

This nonprofit is focused on helping lower-income and first-generation college students acquire social capital.

The Chronicle of Higher Education / January 29, 2020
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Students reflect on success of First Gen Roo program

The First Gen Roo program celebrates the first-gen identity while cultivating the college experience through mentorship and direct help meeting goals.

University News / January 28, 2020
Pepperdine University student fair
Students Serve as Mentors Under Scholarship

To provide help for first-generation college students, the Student Success Center at Pepperdine University started the First Wave Ambassador program.

Pepperdine Graphic / January 28, 2020
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Transitioning to College as a First-Year, First Gen College Student

In this interview, Manny Bernardo ’23 explained that seemingly ordinary college endeavors are foreign to first-generation college students.

The Trinity Tripod / January 28, 2020
UNC Chapel Hill FF
From Undergrads to Grads: A Continuum of Support for First-gen Students

Where do first-gen graduate students find their support?

Maria Dykema Erb, M.Ed., & Carmen Gonzalez, M.A. / January 27, 2020
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Freshman mentors first-generation students in Michelle Obama campaign

Freshman Linette Delgado is one of four selected to participate in former First Lady Michelle Obama’s “A Year of Firsts” project.

GW Hatchet / January 21, 2020