Researchers from SMU sought to understand continuing-generation students' perceptions of #firstgen before & during college. Results & recommendations based on their interviews can be reviewed in the newest issue of the #JFGSS at bit.ly/JFGSS4-2_4.

#FirstGen Latinx faculty share experiences in doctoral programs & the professoriate in the newest issue of #JFGSS. Recommendations for Latinx scholars interested in the profession & those interested in recruiting, supporting, & retaining Latinx faculty at bit.ly/JFGSS4-2_5.

Want to recognize folks doing great work for #FirstGen? The NASPA Excellence Awards honor those transforming #highered. Submit nominations for the First-generation Student Success & Related Award before 10/9. Learn more, or sign up to be a reviewer, at bit.ly/19-20FgAward.

We are proud to announce the release of a first-of-its-kind book examining the complex layers and intersecting dimensions of the experiences of #FirstGen in graduate school. Learn more and access this FREE, full resource at bit.ly/DecodingtheAca….

Applications are open for individuals interested in serving on the #JFGSS editorial board. Those selected will serve a three-year term, March '25-'28. More info about eligibility and how to apply can be found at bit.ly/JournalFirstGen. Applications are due October 1, 2024.

Our offices will be closed on Fri, 8/30, & Mon, 9/2, in observance of Labor Day, when we recognize the labor of workers who contributed to building & sustaining communities. Please reach out to us to let us know if there is anything you need in advance of the closure.

Congratulations to our 65 #CelebrateFirstGen grant recipients, who will use the award to reach more #FirstGen this November & institutionalize first-gen student success year-round! Thanks to TIAA & @StradaEducation for sponsoring! More at bit.ly/CelebrateFirst…. Council for Opportunity in Education

In the latest "Notes from the Field" from #JFGSS, authors highlight ways administrators, faculty, & staff can enact policies & practices to support undocumented students in pursuing high impact practices like undergraduate research opportunities. More at bit.ly/JFGSS4-2_6.

Reminding you to submit a program for #NASPA24 before next week's due date! You can submit for a constituent group sponsored session like the First-generation Student Success group, too! Submit by September 4 for consideration. More info at bit.ly/NASPACallForPr….

Looking for a speaker to offer expert insights or an inspirational message to your students during your #CelebrateFirstGen events? Our outstanding scholar-practitioners can help (w/o breaking the budget). Availability is already limited, so book today at bit.ly/CatalystFIRST.

Congratulations to the 273 institutions that demonstrated their commitment to advancing #FirstGen student success and maintained their #FirstGenForwardNetwork Member status! Visit bit.ly/FGFNetworkMemb… to see a full list of these institutions and learn more!

The calendar has turned to Sept.: are you on track planning your #CelebrateFirstGen efforts? Visit bit.ly/CelebrateFirst… & click the "Step-by-Step Planning Guide" to see the timeline and everything you need to plan your events! Thanks to TIAA & @StradaEducation for sponsoring!

A big, well-deserved thanks to the authors of "Decoding the Academy...": Rashné Jehangir, Terra Molengraff, Ph.D., Dr. Kelly Collins, & Dr. Tai Do! This book examining the experiences of #FirstGen in graduate school is FREE at bit.ly/DecodingtheAca….

Have you seen or heard about a spectacular #firstgen student initiative this year? We want to hear it! Submit your nominations for the First-generation Student Success & Related Award before 10/9/24, and help us recognize those making an impact: bit.ly/19-20FgAward.

It's #FirstGenScholarship Saturday! Thanks to Taylor & Francis Research Insights, we are able to offer FREE access to #JFGSS articles for up to 4 weeks! Communication patterns between institutions & the families of #FirstGen are addressed in our September article; accessed at bit.ly/FgSSaturday.

#FirstGen benefit greatly from civic engagement, but motivating them to participate in elections can be difficult. Learn how to implement evidence-based recommendations to empower your students leading up to Election Day in this #AdvocateFirstGen blog at bit.ly/4dSzSAK.

FirstGen Forward is seeking an experienced Grants Director w/ a track record of results to join its Growth Team in a fully REMOTE position. Materials received by Fri., 10/4, at 11:59 p.m. PT, receive priority consideration. Full position description at bit.ly/FGF_Hiring.

Applications are open for individuals interested in serving on the #JFGSS editorial board. Those selected will serve a three-year term, March '25-'28. More info about eligibility and how to apply can be found at bit.ly/JournalFirstGen. Applications are due October 1, 2024.

Congrats to Dr. DeRionne Pollard (she/her), Scott Winton, and the rest of Council for Opportunity in Education's 2024 National TRIO Achiever Award winners! As proud TRIO alumni and first-gen graduates, they are dedicated to moving our nation #FirstGenForward! More at bit.ly/3Zfpe2N.

Did you know you can download free #CelebrateFirstGen templates from the Media Kit at bit.ly/CelebrateFirst…? Check out our customizable social media, swag, and sign designs today!