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Congratulations to all our First-Generation College Student Graduates!  In honor of December graduation, we'd like to introduce a few of our first-gen grads, in their own words:  My name is...

Congratulations to all our First-Generation College Student Graduates!  In honor of December graduation, we'd like to introduce a few of our first-gen grads, in their own words:  My name is Amna...

Join us on Monday for the last First-Gen event of the semester! Monday, December 7, 2020 · 2 PM - 3 PM Details:   This discussion will be centered around resources to be aware of during...

5 Things Every College Student Should Know: Wellness De-Stressing: While the Counseling Center is known for providing therapy, did you also know that they have great workshops and webinars...

Hi Retrievers! It's that time of year again! We are in the final stretch of the semester before final exams and projects begin! Here are some ways to get ready. Get tutoring now before it’s...

UMBC's Magazine has a great article featuring amazing first-gen students and their stories!  Check out https://magazine.umbc.edu/first-in-class/ Excerpt:  "As the first in her family to...

Office Hours are a time each week set aside by faculty and sometimes program staff for students to come to their offices.  It’s a time to ask questions about lecture and assignments, general...

Join other first-gen students and staff for a discussion of methods and strategies for engaging in positive mental health practices.  If you have strategies that you are currently using to support...

First Gen day is this SUNDAY!!!! November 8th. Come to First gen day to build relationships, Expand your network and Learn how UMBC departments support First-Gen Students. This is an Event...

Hi Retrievers, The semester will be over before you know it and now is the perfect time to get help! Here are a few services that we have to help you do your best! Academic help for your...