The college of engineering & applied science is honored to recognize the accomplishments of first-generation students as they achieve a new milestone for themselves, their families, and their ...

Miami’s First-Generation initiative seeks to build a community of first-generation college students and their allies while celebrating their resilience, tenacity, and achievements. The Student Success ...

A collegiate education has long been sold as a ticket to economic success. However, as the cost of living rises and student debt balloons to $1.6 trillion, this steep financial burden does not pay ...

The First Generation Graduate Student Association collectively represents the voice of first generation, low income, and underrepresented graduate students at Boston College. We foster community, ...

First-generation college graduates often have an unhealthy money mindset in their adult life because their cultural background, family, or mentors have taught them that: Money is stressful.

“I think that’s one of the big strengths of students who have already negotiated complex systems before they get to the academy.” On April 1, the University’s First-Generation Institute conference ...

Graduating from college is an incredible achievement, especially for first-generation students. Yet, the excitement of ...

Our career fairs and events are open to all CU Boulder students and alumni! We offer several workshops, panel events, career fairs and industry nights throughout the year, so check back frequently to ...

But research shows that first-generation college students also face challenges, often related to economic and social factors, at phases of the higher education process from application to graduation.