First-generation students

At Georgetown and elsewhere, university communities are working to ensure a warm and supportive welcome for students traditionally underrepresented on college campuses.

One in three first-generation college students drop out. Some institutions are betting that stronger parent engagement will boost those students’ chance of success.

A growing number of institutions are recognizing that confusing language in financial aid documents, handbooks, and syllabi can frustrate students, fuel imposter syndrome, and increase the risk of financial missteps.

More than 50 students from the rising class of 2023 convened this week for the Beating the Odds Summit, an annual event focused on supporting first-generation students.

University leaders say the test-optional policy is just one facet of a broader, growing effort to enroll and support underrepresented students.

A new book reinforces the crucial role STEM faculty play in teaching first-generation students how to study and when to seek help.

The University of Minnesota Rochester may be relatively new, but the institution is already attracting attention for its approach to student engagement.

Teams from public colleges and private universities confronted some of the toughest questions in higher education and collaborated on how to improve their students’ experiences and outcomes.

A growing number of smaller, less-selective colleges are facing declining enrollment and financial hardship—with some forced to close their doors before current students can graduate.

The Center for First-generation Student Success recently designated Georgetown as a First Forward institution.