Across the U.S., graduation season is spotlighting both family milestones and first-generation student achievements. From New Mexico to Ohio, parents and children are graduating together, while in Las ...

We’ve heard the story before: the first-generation college student who beats the odds, navigates campus life without a roadmap, and earns a degree for their family, their community and themselves.

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The First-Generation Pratt Committee is excited to invite you to the inaugural First-Generation Graduation Celebration. This celebration is to recognize, acknowledge, and celebrate the achievements ...

MADISON, Wis. – A first-generation student will earn his law degree at UW–Madison, writing a new chapter not just for himself but for generations to come. “Being a first-generation law student is just ...

Every spring, when the graduation TikToks come for my tear ducts, I don't try to run. Through my every sniffle and gasp, I embrace the sheer, unadulterated pride parading across my phone screen. I ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The University of Kentucky will no longer host graduation ceremonies that recognize specific student groups, such as LGBTQ+, Black, and first-generation graduates. A university ...

First Gen Circle is more than a phrase—it’s a movement and mindset that celebrates and supports students and faculty who are the first in their families to attend college. It’s about recognizing, ...

First-generation students, who face unique challenges, have access to special support systems and financial resources.

We’ve heard the story before: the first-generation college student who beats the odds, navigates campus life without a roadmap and earns a degree for their family, their community and themselves. It’s ...