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Averett University has recently received the First-gen Forward designation by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA–Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation, which recently announced the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort. This designation recognizes institutions of higher education that have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students — students who are the first in their immediate family to attend college. Selected institutions receive professional ...

Rider University nationally recognized as First-gen Forward Institution   1 / 2  Each November, Rider University commemorates First Generation Day, celebrating first-generation students, faculty and staff, and honoring their accomplishments. Pictured is a celebration pre-COVID.PHOTO COURTESY OF RIDER UNIVERSITY   2 / 2  Each November, Rider University commemorates First Generation Day, celebrating first-generation students, faculty and staff, and honoring their accomplishments. PHOTO COURTESY OF RIDER UNIVERSITY ❮   1 / 2  Each November, Rider University commemorates First Generati...

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 e...

National honor reflects La Salle’s strong commitment to first-generation student success. La Salle University has been named a 2021-22 First-Gen Forward Institution by the Center for First-Generation Student Success, a national recognition of La Salle’s firm commitment to first-generation college students. La Salle is among a select few colleges and universities nationally to have been selected to the Center’s third-annual First-Gen Forward cohort, the nation’s preeminent program acknowledging institutions for their efforts to support and improve the experiences and outcomes of first-...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Scholars is now accepting applications for the 2026 graduation class program. Chicago Scholars helps students through the college process. The organization mentors under-resourced or first-generation students. It specifically works to find ambitious students and helps them meet their goals. Once students are enrolled in college, they continue to receive support. The 2026 graduating class will also have the chance to attend the Chicago Scholars Onsite College and Leadership Forum. It is a one day event that typically sees more than 1,100 offers of admission and $42 mil...