Topic: first-generation
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The Voices Beyond the Data of Public Policy Research
UNLV students share their stories in a thought-provoking Brookings podcast series exploring immigration in the U.S.
Podcast Explores First-Gen Issues on Campus
The Libraries’ undergraduate peer research coaches explore first-gen issues in a new podcast series.
Cazador de Sueños: Carlos Mejía Castillo
Alumno de primera generación comienza a navegar su camino hacia una licenciatura mientras que continuamente hace preguntas.
Dream Chaser: Carlos Mejia Castillo
First-generation alumnus learned to navigate his way to a degree by continually asking questions.
Success in Life? She Has a Spreadsheet for That
Kiara Sims is one first-gen student who is making the donors who support her education — and her mother — proud.
The (Remote) Interview: Cecilia Maldonado
This expert in workforce development says today's students may change careers eight to 12 times during their lives.
Fundraising for Student Success: Rickey McCurry
New head of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement understands the key role UNLV plays in expanding opportunities for the Nevadans.
From President Keith E. Whitfield: On Being First-Gen
For many trailblazing students and faculty, the first step in their success is making sure they feel they belong here.
Unlike Many Universities Nationwide, UNLV's Fall Enrollment Up Slightly
Nevada's undergraduate students are steadfast in pursuing higher education at UNLV despite COVID-19 challenges.
New Scholarship Offers a Soft Landing for First Generation Students
Alumnus Geoff Hughes partnered with UNLV Office of Diversity Initiatives to create Stephanie Wolf Hughes First Generation Scholarship for accounting students.
Wish Fulfillment
Jorge “Fabian” Trejo-Ibarra began his freshman year as a pre-nursing student this week thanks to a scholarship funded by Rig-Rents through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
New First-Gen Fridays Help Faculty Connect with Each Other, Students
Program at The Intersection gives first-generation faculty, staff a place to share their stories.
Prestigious Foreign Affairs Fellowship Awarded to UNLV Senior
Honors College student Akaisha Cook one of just 30 nationwide to receive 2020 Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship.
Becoming the Mentor He Never Had
Nevada Supreme Court justice helps launch a program to ensure first-generation and minority students succeed in law school.
Peer to Peer
Criminal justice mentorship program helps first-generation students navigate college
The Interview: Renée Watson
From first-gen student to college administrator, Watson helps students navigate campus and create lasting memories.
Paying It Forward as First-Gen Students
Through a nonprofit she founded, alumna Erica Mosca helps low-income high school students get to — and then succeed — in college.
Two Generations, One Commencement
Gloria Flores and her son, Michael, share a stage as they both earn degrees on the same day.