Alpha Alpha Alpha National First Gen Honor Society
Tri Alpha is a national honor society for first-generation college students that connects you with mentorship and professional development opportunities to help you build connections with peers and professionals! For membership criteria and other information, please contact advisors Amery Thompson or Corris Davis.
National First-Gen College Celebration Week
A full week of programs, including the First-Gen Faculty & Staff Recognition Breakfast, visibility campaigns, student panels, and social media storytelling.
Graduation Cord Distribution:
Graduating First-Gen students are honored with a First-Gen recognition cord and invited to share their reflection via social media platforms, allowing them to celebrate this milestone with family, peers, and staff. Cords are blue and green, signifying
Retriever Graduate Preparation Network
Hosted by the McNair Scholars Program and the Graduate School to help First-Gen students explore and prepare for graduate education.
First-Gen Fridays
Starting in Spring 2026, monthly events that rotate between social gatherings, skill-building workshops, and faculty/student panels. Topics will include navigating campus life, exploring identity, and accessing high-impact opportunities like research and study abroad.