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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COE

MAY 23, 2023

Yang, whose parents are Hmong refugees from Laos , says the TRIO programs are critical for low-income students and families like hers to erase barriers to college access and allow students to envision themselves and their futures in unforeseen ways. Faces of TRIO Collette Yellow Robe: From academic probation to Ph.D

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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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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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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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Student Research Foundation

AUGUST 7, 2024

Then, we’ll explore some of the reasons students seek out college application help services and how college counselors help them navigate the process. Throughout this article, you’ll see the unique ways CollegeAdvisor helps students maximize their potential—and their admissions odds. Ready to learn more?

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