Glitter, paper, glue, plastic flowers and gems covered tables at the graduation cap decorating event celebrating ...

At universities across the United States, the number of first-generation students—or students whose parents don’t hold bachelor’s degrees—has steadily ticked up in recent years. According to data from ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State is celebrating First-Generation Scholars Week beginning Monday [Nov. 4] with numerous events recognizing and supporting those who will become the first in their ...

and discuss program events. First-gen students who participate in First Blazers during the academic year benefit from the program’s focus on peer mentoring, and this type of peer support is proven to ...

First-Gen Week will be held on campus November 5-12 Boston College will celebrate its first-generation students—the first in their families to attend college—in November with a week of events and ...

Students who are the first in their families to attend college — first-generation students — face barriers to accessing higher ed, such as high costs and academic unpreparedness. Many colleges ...

Mark your calendar for the second annual First-generation Graduate Pinning Ceremony hosted by Calvin First and First-Gen Council: Thursday, May 1st 5:30-6:30 PM. This event honors graduating ...

First-Generation College Students ("First-Gen") are those who are attending college and have parents that did not complete a four year degree, regardless of other education obtained within the family ...