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Congratulations Class of 2021!! You did it!

Honoring First-Generation College Graduates

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

Posted: May 12, 2021, 11:52 PM

Congratulations Class of 2021!! You did it!

Honoring First-Generation College Graduates

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

Posted: May 11, 2021, 11:50 PM

First-Gen Alumni Panel - Today from 6-7PM

There will be drawings for a $25 bookstore gift card!

Come hear from our first-gen alumni! These alumni are the first in their families to graduate with a 4-year degree. As students, it is important to plan for your future careers and life after...

Posted: May 6, 2021, 1:20 PM

Brown Bag Lunch Discussions Tuesday May 4th

Discussion on Positive Mental Health Practices

Please join the First-Gen Network as we continue our discussion on Positive Mental Health Practices.  Last semester discussion was insightful and we learned various techniques for staying healthy...

Posted: May 2, 2021, 11:04 AM

Upcoming Events

Hello First-Gen Family!! The spring semester is coming to an end. To wrap up this wonderful semester, here are the remaining three events that we have planned out. We hope that you are all able to...

Posted: April 26, 2021, 3:28 PM

Student vs. Faculty/Staff Game Night

Show us what you got!

Come out and show us what you got! On April 28th from 5:30PM - 7PM, join the First-Generation Network in a virtual game night. Grab your friends and form a team to face off in a challenge against...

Posted: April 26, 2021, 12:28 PM

First-Gen Professors and Administrators - Hear their story!

There will be drawings for 2 $25 bookstore gift cards!

Come hear from these professors and administrators who were the first in their families to graduate with a 4-year degree! (A first generation student like you!) As they share about their journey...

Posted: April 22, 2021, 12:31 PM

How to land internships, participate in research and more!!

This Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 4-5:30 PM

Come and learn how first-gen and adult learners can get internships, participate in research and service-learning opportunities! The original post for this post can be found on the Career...

Posted: April 12, 2021, 11:33 PM

Brown Bag Lunch Discussion this Monday

Writing an effective personal statement?

If you are thinking about applying to internships, summer abroad programs, scholarships and you are not sure how to write an effective personal statement? If yes, then we are hosting an event this...

Posted: April 9, 2021, 11:23 PM

How to Engage During Online Learning

Tips for how to engage inside and outside the classroom

Check out these two resource guides-tips to help students engage during online learning: Student Guide to Engaging During Virtual Learning Student Guide to Engaging Beyond the Virtual Classroom

Posted: March 27, 2021, 4:40 PM