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Intentionality is Key in First-generation Student Success

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college graduate and the first-ever female, Hispanic president of St. We are fully committed to first-generation students, but commitment is just the start. In addition to our CAMP scholars, the number of first-generation students at St.

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Kessler Collaborative Breaks Down Silos to Help First-Generation Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

What started as an innovative program to support limited-income and first-generation students at the University of Michigan in 2008 has since grown into a 16-institution collaborative program that has helped hundreds of first-generation students across the country find success in post-secondary education.

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The Importance of Immigrant-Origin Students to Two Campuses, Higher Education, and the USA

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our institution is approximately one-third first generation immigrant, like my parents, and approximately one-third second generation immigrantthe children of newcomers. Census Bureau data shows that, in 2022, immigrant-origin students accounted for 5.8 While many are aware of immigrations role in fueling the U.S.

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Two Community Colleges Recognized for Excellence in Student Success and Equity

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

percentage points from 2019 to 2022. Southwestern Oregon Community College, an ATD member since 2012, has distinguished itself through its targeted support of adult learners and first-generation students. The college also launched an affordable learning resources program, ensuring course materials cost no more than $50.

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Fort Lewis College Names First Indigenous Presidential Finalist

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Her career has been dedicated to fostering access and achievement for underrepresented students, particularly Indigenous and first-generation learners. In 2022, Diverse named Shotton to its annual list of women making a difference in higher education. "I

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students. In 2022-23, over 350 students were awarded close to $772,000 in Graduate Initiative Grants. in 2022-23. In academic year 2021-22, 45.1%

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Promoting Higher Education for Native Americans in Minnesota

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In the 2022-23 academic year, the College Fund supported more than 4,000 Native American scholars in 43 states to attend 267 colleges and universities. Of them, 2,718 were first-generation college students.