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First-Generation Students

News, opinion and advice about first-generation students in higher education.
Watch our explainer to better understand the hurdles many transfer students face and what can be done to help these students succeed.
College Access
By Amelia Benavides-Colón August 23, 2024
This month, Michigan and Massachusetts began covering tuition costs for a broader swath of state residents. Campus leaders say they are already seeing positive signs.
The Review | Essay
By Anthony Abraham Jack August 23, 2024
Living in the university’s blind spots.
A Spectrum of Wellness
By Alexander C. Kafka August 23, 2024
Do young people misunderstand everyday stress?
By working at the speed of business, Maine community colleges meet the needs of students and employers in real time.
Remote learning increases both equity and access by removing barriers for rural and nontraditional students across Maine.
Microcredentials and certifications transform job training by connecting talented students with attainable careers.
Kal-El Key, a recent graduate of SUNY-Canton’s new esports-management program, hopes to find work in the fast-growing industry. Here’s his story.
A group of college recruiters from the Small Town and Rural Students College Network traveled throughout rural southeastern America, making extra efforts to build and expand opportunities.
What Motivates Students
By Scott Carlson, Ned Laff May 15, 2024
Many workers care more about finding purpose in their jobs than they do about pay. Why did colleges stop emphasizing their role in the search for meaning?