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Nataly Alvarez balanced raising her 8-year-old brother and 3-year-old sister while earning her cosmetology license and top grades at Bryan High School. She'll be the first in her family to attend college when she starts at Texas A&M this fall.
Wasatch High School celebrated 271 seniors receiving a record-breaking $465,000 in scholarships from over 100 local donors. First-generation college students like Alexander Velazquez Bobadilla and Jazmine Ramirez Parks earned support to pursue their dreams of becoming an engineer and surgeon. #
Two first-generation college students from California State University, Northridge just earned one of America's most prestigious science awards for using artificial intelligence to tackle huge challenges. Their work could help find signs of life on distant planets and revolutionize energy technology.
A first-generation college student from rural Italy is revolutionizing how AI makes decisions in complex situations. His breakthrough algorithms just solved a game that stumped million-dollar research efforts.
A free community celebration will recognize 22 students and local leaders who've quietly served Athens and Limestone County while overcoming challenges. The event spotlights first-generation college students balancing school, work, and family alongside longtime community contributors working behind the scenes.
Athens, Alabama will recognize 21 students and community leaders who've quietly changed lives through service and perseverance. The free May 4th celebration shines a spotlight on first-generation college students, foster youth, and everyday heroes.
Nearly 1,600 students from 15 countries are celebrating graduation at East Texas A&M University this May, with ages ranging from 18 to 73. Almost 40% are first-generation college students who balanced work, family, and coursework to reach this milestone.
Nearly 2,000 New Jersey students are making history as the largest class of high achievers in a program that helps first-generation college students beat the odds. Their success proves what's possible when students get the support they need to thrive.
Anthony Ilk applied to 37 colleges and earned $2.7 million in scholarship offers, becoming the first person in his family to attend college. His story proves that hard work and determination can break barriers and create new possibilities.
A high school senior working at KFC thought she was running a simple errand—instead, she walked into a life-changing surprise. Krystal Salmeron just became one of only 11 KFC employees nationwide to win the company's top scholarship award.
Southwestern University earned a spot in a prestigious national network dedicated to helping first-generation college students succeed. The Texas school joins 489 institutions working to transform support for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Marquette University is hosting a special celebration to recognize students who overcame extra challenges to earn their degrees. First-generation college students and students of color will receive commemorative medals at the Unity Celebration on May 8.
A historically Black college in South Carolina has more than doubled its four-year graduation rate since 2017, proving that targeted support can transform student success even with limited resources. The achievement stands out because 85% of Benedict's students are Pell-dependent and first-generation college students.
Cristo Rey Miami High School's inaugural graduating class has collectively earned over $20 million in scholarship offers, with every student breaking generational barriers. Three students alone secured over $1.2 million each while working one day a week to pay their tuition.
Two UC Davis professors who were first-generation college students are proving that the right mentors can transform scientific careers. Their groundbreaking research is now helping fight autism and climate change.