Eryn Bostwick said that her high student-loan payments have prevented her from moving forward with IVF treatment.

Bluffton University hosted a “Why College?” forum featuring reflections from a panel of first-generation college graduates ...

Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and raised in inner-city Boston, Alexandra Bernadotte was the first person in her family to go to college. “When the letter from Dartmouth came, we treated the moment ...

The First Generation College Celebration is held annually on Nov. 8. First-generation students have unique strengths and challenges, and it can be very helpful for you to connect with people who share ...

(The Center Square) – First-generation college students are entering higher education and graduate school in record numbers. However, a new study reveals they still face significantly lower graduation ...

Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo is honoring students during the third annual First-Generation College Celebration Week. Organizers say the event aims to honor and support students who are the first ...

First-generation students make up half of all undergraduates, but only one quarter of them retain and graduate with a degree. A recent study from the National Bureau of Economic Research analyzed ...

Finding community and belonging is a tall task for any newly inducted college student. But the stakes are even higher for those whose collegiate careers are unprecedented within their families. An ...

The College of Life Sciences held a first-generation luncheon in the Wilkinson Student Center on Nov. 17. The event was held to connect first-generation college students with mentors and resources to ...