Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

APRIL 6, 2023

In 1988, de los Santos and Richardson co-authored the article, “10 Principles for Good Institution Practice in Removing Race/Ethnicity as a Factor in College Completion” for the Educational Record. He never excluded anyone. His innovations, his contributions were…on all citizens, and he tried to do his very best.”

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COE

APRIL 10, 2024

My name is Krystal Hicks, 38, and I’m a University of New Hampshire 2007 graduate and former TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) participant. I still seek ways to support first-generation students and even taught summer courses for the UNH Upward Bound program in 2021 and 2022.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Alondra Gonzalez, a second-year student at Wright studying computer science, says participating in EPW has been life-changing. A first-generation Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Gonzalez says she has always been motivated to help her family move up the social mobility ladder.

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COE

AUGUST 13, 2023

A graduate of the  University of South Carolina , she credits her understanding of the unique challenges confronting first-generation, low-income students to her participation in the Opportunity Scholars Program (OSP), a subset of TRIO Student Support Services , during college. 

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 19, 2023

The program is aimed at empowering first-gen low-income high school juniors and seniors with the skills, confidence, and mentorship necessary to achieve their career aspirations. Check out this article to learn more. What is needed to run a successful program? What else is needed?

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COE

JUNE 30, 2023

Madison Bollin , who had just completed her sophomore year at the Kathlyn Joy Gilliam Collegiate Academy in Dallas, Texas, added that she wished there were more time for even more integration among the different student groups at the conference. It’s too expensive to fly for my family, but I could finally do that.” 

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Close the Gap Foundation

APRIL 23, 2023

First-Gen Focus is an informative newsletter designed to provide resources, tips and advice for first-generation students. For students who are the first in their families to go to college and face financial challenges, these challenges can be especially difficult. Sign up for our mailing list!

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