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Blogs
Discover how Bentley University launched the "FirstGen Presidential Fellows" program to support first-generation students from under-represented groups.
Daily Briefing
Dr. Joseph Castro, chancellor of California State University, discusses how his experience as a first-generation student led him to pursue a career in higher education and how it has made him a more compassionate leader.
Expert Insight
Many of the challenges associated with finding employment amid a pandemic are more acute for first-generation college students, who may already feel underprepared to navigate the career exploration process. Read this insight to learn how colleges and universities can bolster career support for first-generation students.
Podcast
Gregory Haile shares his journey to become Broward College President. He also urges university leaders to think beyond the “campus-bound” college model.
Expert Insight
MFOS is a comprehensive program that celebrates the strengths and experiences of first-generation college students, with an impressive 97% retention rate and an 86% six-year graduation rate.
Expert Insight
One-size-fits-all communication doesn't work for your students and it doesn't work for their parents, either. Read about how one institution created more customized newsletters for first-generation students' parents.
Daily Briefing
Two-thirds of their students are first-gen—and 40% of their staff are, too.
Resource Center
Supporting students in today’s changing environment can sometimes feel like an overwhelming challenge for those accountable for student success. To help our partners navigate this shifting terrain, we’ve cataloged more than 360 best practices from across our research forums.
Study
This study will help you identify areas where you can better support the first-generation students on your campus.
Blogs
We sat down with leaders from Florida State University to discuss how FSU provides comprehensive, holistic support for first-generation students. Learn how they built unique programs that give first-gen students not only academic support, but a sense of pride and belonging on campus.
