Edmonds College receives First-gen Forward designation, national honor for commitment to first-generation student success Posted: March 1, 2021 310 The Center for First-generation Student Success has selected Edmonds College as a member of the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort, in recognition of the college’s support of first-generation students. First-gen Forward is the nation’s first recognition program acknowledging higher education institutions for their commitments to first-generation student success. Selected institutions receive professional development, community-building experiences, and a first look at the center’s research and resources. “About half of our new students are first-generation, so it’s important that we continue to strengthen the programs that contribute to their academic and professional success,” said EC President Dr. Amit B. Singh. “Being designated as a First-gen Forward Institution and part of this organization will give us new opportunities to learn and serve our students better.”