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 ...

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 rates than peers ...

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 ...

Navigating college can be a nerve-racking and stressful process for students, and first-generation students are no exception. However, for first-generation students — as the first in their families to ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. In a world where higher education is often seen as the key to success, first ...

November 8 marked National First-Generation College Student Day, a day that commemorates the Higher Education Act of 1965, which opened doors to higher education for first-generation and low-income ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Peer mentors, Junior LSA student Sam Marquez and Sophomore LSA student Fatehatul Bushra lead a ...

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State is celebrating First-Generation Scholars Week beginning Monday [Nov. 4] with numerous events recognizing and supporting those who will become the first in their ...

A Southwest Washington internship program plans to double the number of participating students by next summer. Now, the Future Leaders Project is gearing up for its fifth year. By summer 2025, the ...

There are several resources on campus for first-generation and low-income students. From funding opportunities to a student-run resource center, we can help you settle in to college life. At Smith, we ...