First-generation students

This May, a mother and daughter are sharing a special milestone: graduating from college. Sabrina Perez (C’24) and her mom reflect on this decades-in-the-making moment.

Through several pre-college programs, including a dual enrollment opportunity, Georgetown’s Center for Multicultural Equity and Access is strengthening the pathway to higher education for Washington, DC, students. “We now have…

Manuela Castano (B’24) shares how Georgetown’s Mastering the Hidden Curriculum course prepared her for success as a first-generation college student.

A new brief explores what we can learn about students’ college preparedness by looking at the education history of each parent.

Colleges and policymakers often differ on how to define a “first-generation” college student. A new brief explores the assumptions at play—and how they affect programmatic support.

Meeting with professors can boost a student’s academic performance and career readiness, but students are hesitant to show up. Professors are investigating the source of the problem and ways to…

Alumna Sofia Chen Ma (B’23) discusses her journey from a small town in Mexico to the McDonough School of Business, the person who inspires her the most, and how the…

Featuring Jim Gaffigan, John Mulaney, Mike Birbiglia, and Nick Kroll, the sold-out Stand Up for Georgetown show raised over $1.7 million to support undergraduates in the Georgetown Scholars Program.

Although direct admissions can open doors to postsecondary education for students from underrepresented communities, a simpler application process isn’t enough to make college truly accessible, some experts say.

Hoping to strengthen the path to higher education, college exposure programs and non-profit organizations are creating opportunities for high school students from historically underrepresented communities to earn credits and see…