We’ve heard the story before: the first-generation college student who beats the odds, navigates campus life without a roadmap, and earns a degree for their family, their community and themselves.

Every spring, when the graduation TikToks come for my tear ducts, I don't try to run. Through my every sniffle and gasp, I embrace the sheer, unadulterated pride parading across my phone screen. I ...

MADISON, Wis. – A first-generation student will earn his law degree at UW–Madison, writing a new chapter not just for himself but for generations to come. “Being a first-generation law student is just ...

NORTH LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Graduation season is underway across the valley, with thousands of students preparing to walk across the stage. For many first-generation students, getting to this moment wasn ...

With graduation season in full swing, first generation college graduates across the country decided to share their big achievement by thanking their parents and family members in a special way. NBC ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The University of Kentucky will no longer host graduation ceremonies that recognize specific student groups, such as LGBTQ+, Black, and first-generation graduates. A university ...

First Gen Circle is more than a phrase—it’s a movement and mindset that celebrates and supports students and faculty who are the first in their families to attend college. It’s about recognizing, ...

We’ve heard the story before: the first-generation college student who beats the odds, navigates campus life without a roadmap and earns a degree for their family, their community and themselves. It’s ...