FirstGen Forward

How have support structured changed over the last few years? What supports do students want? Read “Designing & Delivering Support for First-gen College Students:Practitioner & student perspectives,” part of our landscape analysis series, FREE: bit.ly/FGFLandscape.

Storytelling is a big part of many institutions' First-Generation College Celebrations, but it's the centerpiece of the event at @CSUSBNews, where they offer awards for the students who share the most compelling stories. Read more: bit.ly/fgcc-csu-sb

During their First-Generation College Celebration, @CoppinStateUniv students not only shared stories of their university experience but also came together in true celebration, playing games to build community. Read more: bit.ly/fgcc-coppin

Community College Month is almost here. In April, celebrate the first-generation students, educators, and communities that make community colleges a powerful force for access and opportunity. @CCTrustees #CCMonth acct.org/advocacy/CCMon…

If you're interested in attending #SSHE26 and the First-Generation Student Success Conference, there are scholarships available for those in need. The deadline for #SSHE26 scholarships is April 10. Apply now: naspa.org/awards/naspa-f…

Don't miss out! "Designing & Scaling First-Generation Student Support," our webinar based on data shared in our national landscape analysis series, is March 19. Register now: bit.ly/fgf-web31926

Thank you for an amazing week at the 2026 @NASPAtweets Annual Conference in Kansas City! 💙✨ We loved being in community + connecting with so many champions of first‑generation student success. See you again soon in Austin, TX for the First-generation Student Success Conference!

Want to learn more about joining the FirstGen Forward Network? Our virtual information session on March 19 will detail the process and share resources to help you in your application. Register now: bit.ly/NMinfosession26

Many students rely on their parents to navigate the financial aspects of starting college. FGF Network Member @BardCollege is working to create a financial workshop specifically for students who don't have that kind of help, like first-gen students: bit.ly/nmblog-bard

Starting with a new Summer Bridge program, first-gen students at @OglethorpeUniv in Atlanta hit the ground running. From joining and creating clubs to proactively seeking help with academics and campus life, they have found community and success. bit.ly/nmblog-ogletho…

Connecting with other first-gen students, sharing challenges, and building rapport helps students persist, our data show. Read “'It’s kind of a flex': Reflections on being a first-generation college student,” part of our landscape analysis series, FREE: bit.ly/FGFLandscape.

What's more celebratory than a pep rally? @FIU Florida International University kicked off their First-Gen College Celebration week with a pep rally and a resource fair, and carried the enthusiasm and learning throughout the week. Read more: bit.ly/fgcc-fiu

TCU’s First-Gen Week highlighted the impact of storytelling, community, and intentional support for first-generation students. TCU continues to move #FirstGenForward through purpose and connection. @TCUCOE bit.ly/fgcc-tcu @TCUStudentSupportServices

Congratulations to the 2025 Catalyst Awards presented by My Tribe Media. These awards honor storytelling that uplifts first‑generation, transfer, and adult learners. adeii.health/ahf-mtm

Congratulations to the 2025 Catalyst Awards presented by My Tribe Media. These awards honor storytelling that uplifts first‑generation, transfer, and adult learners. adeii.health/ahf-mtm

You still have time to register: "Designing & Scaling First-Generation Student Support," our webinar based on data shared in our national landscape analysis series, is March 19. Register now: bit.ly/fgf-web31926

Session Cancelled: Due to travel delays, we have to cancel one of our sessions at #NASPA2026. Our session this morning at 8:00 AM (CT), "Translating Data to Action: Institutional PDP Insights to Advance Student Success," is cancelled. We hope to see you at SSHE!

Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025–26 NASPA Excellence Awards! These awards will be awarded today by NASPA at the NASPA Foundation Awards Celebration to recognize this year’s winners in the First‑Gen Student Success.

Don't miss the chance to hear from the #FirstGenForward team alongside our institutional partners! "Faculty as Catalysts: Leveraging First-generation Faculty Fellow Programs," begins at 3:15 p.m. in KCCC 1501 C. See you there! TODAY | 3:15 to 4:05 p.m. CT

Don't miss the chance to hear from our #FirstGenForward President Dr. Stephanie Bannister in this session, "From First-Gen Is a Flex to First-gen at Scale: Building a National Movement for Student Success," beginning at 9:40 a.m. in KCCC 3501 D. Today | 9:40 to 10:30 a.m. CT