Higher education expects first-gen students to conform to a rigid structure that doesn’t suit their lives. Here’s how to ...

When you do something that no one's done before, you're setting a precedent. You're the blueprint — the start of a new legacy. And if you're setting a precedent as the first person to do or achieve ...

Midland College is offering new programs and hosting informational sessions to help first-generation students and their families navigate college and succeed. First-generation college students are the ...

As schools open nationwide, it is worth reflecting on the impact of a college education. The Free Academy of New York, eventually City College of New York (CCNY) and City University of New York (CUNY) ...

First-generation students are twice as likely to leave college without completing a bachelor’s degree than their peers, even if they come from higher-income backgrounds and come to college ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PLATTSBURGH — SUNY Plattsburgh will join colleges and universities across the country celebrating first-generation college ...