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.

And the need is evident. The state’s 2025 progress report showed that Texas is still 170,000 annually awarded credentials short of its 550,000 goal, and engaging more first-generation students ...

When first-generation college students have the information, network and emotional support they need, college goes from feeling insurmountable to achievable. And families get to celebrate their ...

First Gen Circle: A Movement of Belonging. 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 ...

Aspiring first-generation college students and their families go on a tour of the University of Colorado on Dec. 7, 2024, in Boulder, Colorado. (Photo by Kevin Mohatt/Special to The Denver Post) ...

We Are Inspired by Our First-Generation Students. At SUNY Cortland, we proudly recognize our first-generation students, faculty, and staff. Being the first in your family to attend a four-year college ...

How it works: The First-Generation Center (FGC), which opened in fall 2024 within Maxcy College residence hall on campus, includes a variety of support services and resources. A dedicated director and ...

A five-year-old program at California State University, Fullerton, provides personalized support and mentorship to first-generation students, as well as priority placement for microinternships. A May ...