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 ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PLATTSBURGH — SUNY Plattsburgh will join colleges and universities across the country celebrating first-generation college ...
As schools open nationwide, it is worth reflecting on the impact of a college education. The Free Academy of New York, eventually City College of New York (CCNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) ...
While first-generation students are a growing population in higher education, they remain less likely to retain or complete a credential, compared to their continuing-generation peers. A new ...
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Merelyn Chavez never owned a computer before she enrolled at the University of Colorado Boulder in 2023. She grew up in Greeley, the daughter of Mexican ...
Mara Tieken's new book Educated Out Educated Out shares the stories of nine rural, first-generation students navigating life at an elite liberal arts college. (Phyllis Graber Jensen/Bates College) ...
The First Generation College Celebration is held annually on Nov. 8. First-generation students have unique strengths and challenges, and it can be very helpful for you to connect with people who share ...
The First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) is held annually across the country on Nov. 8 to raise awareness of first-generation students and commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act of ...
Michigan State University has a total enrollment of over 50,000 students. With so many people on such a large campus, it’s easy to feel out of place. This feeling is amplified for first generation ...