Tag: first generation students

  • Video: First-Gen Advice, Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Help

    Video: First-Gen Advice, Don’t be Afraid to Ask for Help

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    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 the support from his advisor, academic success coach, the people at GBOSS, Financial Aid and Career Services, he’s looking forward to…

  • National Disability Employment Awareness month

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    Observed annually in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present.  We recognize the Disability is part of the Equity Equation.  Please look for posters, blogs and information this month across all UW-Green Bay campuses that celebrates disability and access.  Faculty and staff are encourage…

  • UW-Green Bay enrollment grows for 7th year in a row among 4 campuses | Green Bay Press Gazette

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    GREEN BAY – As declining enrollment continues to plague the University of Wisconsin System, UW-Green Bay is experiencing its seventh year of growth. Based on preliminary data from the first day of classes, UW-Green Bay saw a 3% enrollment increase over last year among its four campuses despite a 1% decrease across the state’s public university system. After two…