For many first-generation students, arriving on campus means navigating unfamiliar systems, unwritten expectations, and new ...
Women who are the first in their family to attend university have fewer children on average than graduates with at least one university-educated parent, UCL researchers find. Subscribe to our ...
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, one-third of all college students in the United States are first-generation.
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 ...
Deciding whether to pursue a bachelor’s degree is a monumental choice, especially for students whose parents have not attended college themselves. College opens doors to socio-economic opportunity, ...
Nearly 50 students were honored at Knox College for being the first in their families to earn a college degree.
(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 ...
Labeling a college applicant “first generation” has long been a way to identify students who may need extra support navigating college life. But new research from Common App suggests that binary first ...
Ten Missouri students were honored at the state capitol Friday for award-winning essays on why they are proud to be American.