Tagged: first generation students
Smiles and celebration were at the forefront of the second annual First-Gen Impact Awards event, held on Thursday, November 7, 2024. First-generation students are resilient problem solvers, navigating higher education without a parental model...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 7, 2024 MEDIA ADVISORY UW-Green Bay hosts First-Gen Impact Awards Ceremony Thursday, November 7, at 6 p.m. at University Union Green Bay, WI — First Generation students comprise more than...
GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — The Center for First-Generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA and The Suder Foundation, announced the advancement of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay to the First Scholars phase of...
GREEN BAY – During First-Gen Celebration week, UW-Green Bay highlighted those making a positive impact for first-generation college students through the inaugural “First-Gen Impact Awards.” “Over 50% of our undergrad population is first gen,...
Join us in celebrating all of UW-Green Bay’s first generation students in First Gen Celebration Week 2023! Schedule of Events: Monday, Nov 6: Style with Confidence: Career Closet Open House 12 – 2 p.m....
First-generation students are resilient problem solvers, navigating higher education without a parental model or roadmap. UW-Green Bay continuously works to improve the outcomes and experiences of first-generation college students. The First Gen Impact Awards...
Adan Cordova’s life in Honduras was marked by hard work and a yearning for better prospects. This desire, kindled by his mother’s resilience, led him nearly 2,000 miles north to Green Bay. He arrived...
GREEN BAY – As area high school seniors reach the end of their school year, many of them are looking for what their next step is going to be. For many, it may not...
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Saturday, May 13, 2023 will be a big day for graduating seniors at UW-Green Bay, with commencement ceremonies being held. Not only will the college celebrate its 50,000th graduate...
Pedro Gonzalez-Padilla is the first in his family to attend college. Like many students, he struggled with balancing school, homework, friends and family. He felt like a failure asking for help. With perseverance and...