Walking onto campus for the first time isn’t just about lectures, independent life away from home, or late-night library sessions. For many students, it’s a historic milestone, being the first in ...

First-generation students face a host of barriers when they go to college. Terms commonly used in higher ed, like “registrar,” “provost” or “credit hours,” can be mystifying. They’re confronted with a ...

This story has been updated. When no one in your family has gone to college, applying to a higher education institution and choosing a career can feel confusing and intimidating. Some students also ...

In the Student Center for Belonging and Community, first-generation Bates students mentor their younger peers, providing ...

FSU hosted an conference for first-generation students, serving as a source of encouragement for students seeking academic ...

First-generation students make up about one-third of college applicants, according to 2024 data from the Common App, but only 24 percent of first-generation college students graduate with a bachelor’s ...

Proponents of the state’s early college program say exposing teenagers, especially first-generation and low-income students, ...

At Texas Woman's University, first generation students often participate in the "G-Force" program, in which they help prospective college students fill out applications and apply for financial aid.

(The Center Square) – First-generation college students are entering higher education and graduate school in record numbers. However, a new study reveals they still face significantly lower graduation ...