Private universities seem like an unreachable goal for many First-Generation students. Many students think it isn’t a possibility due to the hefty price tag and the unattainable standards these schools have when admitting students. However, research shows that students who attend these private institutions have a...
If you know a college student or new college graduate, you’ve probably had a conversation with them that revolved around their anxiety in finding full-time employment in their field. And rightfully so. The correlation between a college degree and a high-salary job are a lot...
Join us for a live conversation with two thought leaders who are inspiring national conversations about promoting first-generation student success. We’ll discuss practices and policies that are accelerating college completion rates and delivering employers a diverse and capable talent pipeline. Jim Larimore is Chief Officer for...
Almost seven years ago, I had the great honor of meeting a woman whose work I had known for years through the Institute for Habits of Mind – a framework for the Keys to Effective Learning book I co-authored. That woman was Dr. Bena Kallick....
The ability to dream big— is it a privilege or a right? To the younger version of Phuong Dinh who had just arrived in the United States with her family from their pepper farm in south Vietnam, the ability to dream big was a privilege. A...
With a graduation rate of only 11% among first generation college students in the U.S., Nasir Qadree’s diploma is proof that he’s beaten the odds. With a career that started on Wall Street and has taken him to positions at venture capital firms and foundations,...