During the first week of November, universities nationwide celebrate the resilient and thriving community of students who are first in their family to pursue a four-year degree in the United States.

Each year on November 8, colleges and universities across the country recognize National First-Generation College Student Day, a celebration of students who are the first in their families to pursue ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) is celebrating National First-Generation College Student Day on Saturday by hosting an event to support its first-generation ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Onondaga Community College celebrated on Monday for National First-Generation College Day. The day honors students who are the first members of their family to attend college. Lewis ...

MISSOULA, Mont. — The Institute of Educational Opportunities at Montana Tech will host a series of events November 5–7 to celebrate first-generation college students, staff and faculty. The events ...

UC Santa Cruz Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) is proud to celebrate National First-Generation Week, taking place November 3–7, with a series of events honoring the resilience, leadership, and ...

Each year, the University of Wyoming opens its doors to a wide array of students. Among them are many first-generation students who bring unique perspectives and experiences. These students, who are ...

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is celebrating National First-Generation College Student Week with a series of events recognizing students who are the first in their families to pursue a ...

First-generation and low-income students celebrated last week with wellness events, social gatherings, and free food galore in the lead-up to National First-Generation College Celebration Day on ...

For many first-generation college students, the path to higher education is anything but straightforward. A first-generation student is a person whose parents did not complete a four-year degree. And ...

First-generation college students*, faculty, and staff are invited to stop by to join in celebration of National First-Generation College Celebration Day. *A first-gen student is any student whose ...