Turning the tassel is a significant moment for everyone, especially for those first in their family to ever do so. First-generation students, or students whose parents didn’t complete a four-year ...

First-generation students have unique needs, which can be amplified when they enter graduate programmes. Faculty members and other academic staff need to be aware of the needs of this population and ...

First-generation students may have more obstacles to success in college if they lack family members who have been to college and can offer guidance. But researchers say the federal definition for ...

In honor of 21 years of transformative leadership, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) recently announced the establishment of The President Paul J. LeBlanc First-Generation Scholarship Fund, ...

Growing up, education was one of the most important things in my household. My mom is a Jamaican immigrant, my dad is from the South Side of Chicago and my parents met while enlisted in the Navy.

Labeling a college applicant “first generation” has long been a way to identify students who may need extra support navigating college life. But new research from Common App suggests that binary first ...