Giving Thanks

Do you have people in your life that you just want to give thanks too? Well, I do have people that I am thankful for in my life. These people mean the world to me and I probably would not be where I am today because of these people. I am thankful for my teachers in...

#FirstGenOfficeHour Recap: What's In A Specialized School?

On Thursday, November 6th, we hosted a Twitter Office Hour and continued our focus on prepping first-gen students to be college-bound. In this chat, we discussed specialized schools (military academies, HBCUs, women’s colleges and faith-based institutions) and...

What HBCUs offer 21st Century Students

This article is published in the 2015 I’m First Guide to College What HBCUs offer 21st Century Students By Keisha L. Brown Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a crucial role in America’s higher education system by educating African...

Hispanic-Serving Institutions

This article is published in the 2015 I’m First Guide to College Hispanic-Serving Institutions This concentration of Hispanic enrollment gave way to a federal program designed to support colleges and universities in the United States that assist first-generation,...

Military Service Academies

This article is published in the 2015 I’m First Guide to College Military Service Academies Each year thousands of cadets and midshipmen enter our nation’s service academies. They come from all walks of life and bring with them a variety of experiences. Their common...