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Conway-Turner: From First-Gen Student to 43-Year Career Retirement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Conway-Turner, who grew up in a small town in Missouri, said her journey mirrors that of many of the students at Buffalo State University (part of the State University of New York system). As a first-generation college student, she appreciated the process of education and embraced its transformative aspects.

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The Art and Science of Higher Ed Leadership

The University Innovation Alliance

Initially unfamiliar with the world of higher ed, President Stokes admitted that her leadership trajectory was unexpected: “I'm a first-generation student. Higher Ed Leadership Styles and Skills Educational institutions serve student bodies, regional communities, and areas of research. I hadn't thought about it.’