It means that neither your parents/guardians or grandparents attended college and earned a four-year degree. Being a first generation college student means you are a trailblazer, a pioneer, and it is ...

First-Generation student Stephanie Martinez hugs Jennifer Herring, associate director of Student Impact Initiatives, at the celebration marking five years of First-Gen initiatives at UNG. Martinez ...

Each year, the University of Wyoming opens its doors to a wide array of students. Among them are many first-generation students who bring unique perspectives and experiences. These students, who are ...

Job market in freefall has compounded disappointment over delayed commencement. While many class of 2020 graduates are crestfallen that the novel coronavirus has disrupted their commencement, the lost ...

First-generation students can often feel alone or isolated on their college campuses, but a new initiative at the University of Texas, San Antonio, seeks to put first-generation student athletes in ...

During the first week of November, universities nationwide celebrate the resilient and thriving community of students who are first in their family to pursue a four-year degree in the United States.

When he was still in high school, Misa Beltran-Guzman, director of first-generation programs at Bates, had a preview of many of the culture shocks experienced by first-gen college students. A ...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced Thursday that $5 million in state grants will support first-generation students’ access to higher education during the coming academic year. These funds, which are ...

UC Santa Cruz Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) is proud to celebrate National First-Generation Week, taking place November 3–7, with a series of events honoring the resilience, leadership, and ...

First-generation students face a host of barriers when they go to college. Terms commonly used in higher ed, like “registrar,” “provost” or “credit hours,” can be mystifying. They’re confronted with a ...