Along with re-branding their EDIB Office as a capitulation to segregationists, Harvard’s also not funding affinity group celebrations preceding graduation for Arab, Black, Indigenous, Latine, FGLI, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and Desi students
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
April 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Along with re-branding their EDIB Office as a capitulation to segregationists, Harvard’s also not funding affinity group celebrations preceding graduation for Arab, Black, Indigenous, Latine, FGLI, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and Desi students
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
I have so, so many thoughts — as a white person who attended a “bad” high school, works with FGLI high schoolers, and is reporting on the wildly different reading educations students receive — but my main one is: my god are we lucky that NHJ is willing to write about all the messy complexities.
In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?
A decade ago, I made a decision about my daughter’s education that I hoped would challenge New York City’s separate and unequal school system. Now 16, she thinks I made the wrong choice.
www.nytimes.com
September 20, 2026 at 7:27 PM
I have so, so many thoughts — as a white person who attended a “bad” high school, works with FGLI high schoolers, and is reporting on the wildly different reading educations students receive — but my main one is: my god are we lucky that NHJ is willing to write about all the messy complexities.
There is a college affordability problem, but this story is not good evidence. (I help send 40 FGLI students to college every year.) It names out-of-state publics and a not-wealthy Catholic college. I wish the author had gotten better advice on what kinds of schools to target to maximize fin aid!
“As a girl in Afghanistan, she was denied a formal education and taught herself to read…Today, she has completed 64 college credits while in high school, works nights and weekends to support herself and her siblings, and was admitted to 11 nursing programs. She cannot afford to attend a single one.”
She was admitted into 11 nursing programs. She cannot afford any of them. | Opinion
Colleges use sophisticated pricing models to recruit wealthier students with merit awards while leaving those with the least financial margin to absorb the largest gaps, writes Jennifer Obel.
www.inquirer.com
May 10, 2026 at 5:44 PM
There is a college affordability problem, but this story is not good evidence. (I help send 40 FGLI students to college every year.) It names out-of-state publics and a not-wealthy Catholic college. I wish the author had gotten better advice on what kinds of schools to target to maximize fin aid!
I also have extensive teaching and administrative experience in FGLI programs, and in teaching writing across disciplines.
August 24, 2026 at 12:17 AM
I also have extensive teaching and administrative experience in FGLI programs, and in teaching writing across disciplines.
Today is the first day of an FGLI course I'm teaching. I have 10 students from all over the world—Bosnia, China, Vietnam, Tanzania, Kenya—and one from my hometown, who also graduated from my high school. What are the odds!
July 7, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Today is the first day of an FGLI course I'm teaching. I have 10 students from all over the world—Bosnia, China, Vietnam, Tanzania, Kenya—and one from my hometown, who also graduated from my high school. What are the odds!
I am the Executive Director of FLIP National, a nonprofit organization that does advocacy work on behalf of first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) college students at colleges and universities across the country. (FLIP National will be on Bluesky soon.)
FLIP National does have an epic co-sign:
FLIP National does have an epic co-sign:
March 12, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I am the Executive Director of FLIP National, a nonprofit organization that does advocacy work on behalf of first-generation and/or low-income (FGLI) college students at colleges and universities across the country. (FLIP National will be on Bluesky soon.)
FLIP National does have an epic co-sign:
FLIP National does have an epic co-sign:
You are correct. However, many wealthy families believe trades should be pushed on low income students. FGLI students are often the most driven talent, who bring a different perspective to the workplace. This talent is lost when they are pushed to trades.
February 12, 2026 at 1:45 PM
You are correct. However, many wealthy families believe trades should be pushed on low income students. FGLI students are often the most driven talent, who bring a different perspective to the workplace. This talent is lost when they are pushed to trades.
Yes yes yes — FGLI kiddos like myself ended up where we are because of people & academic structures that allowed us to genuinely pursue our interests. The least we can do as educators is make sure today’s students don’t feel constricted by careerist futures
if i’m extra hostile about the chronicle piece today, it’s because these same folks patronize students like me when pushing rigid careerism — as if poor kids shouldn’t get to pursue their niche interests; we (should) care only about money.
and i just resent that shit so much.
and i just resent that shit so much.
March 15, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Yes yes yes — FGLI kiddos like myself ended up where we are because of people & academic structures that allowed us to genuinely pursue our interests. The least we can do as educators is make sure today’s students don’t feel constricted by careerist futures
Receiving this award is such an honor and will help supercharge the last few years of my postdoc training (and transition to independence 🤞🏼)
I’m thankful to the many people who have supported me & strive to provide the same support for others, especially URMs! #fgli #dreamjob
I’m thankful to the many people who have supported me & strive to provide the same support for others, especially URMs! #fgli #dreamjob
📢 We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Kavli Postdoctoral Award for Academic Diversity winners 🥳: Antoneta Gavoci from the Yogev lab and @sstaszko.bsky.social from the Kaye lab! 🙌
This prestigious award 🏆 celebrates diverse #neuroscience scholars at Yale -- congrats to both! [1/3]
This prestigious award 🏆 celebrates diverse #neuroscience scholars at Yale -- congrats to both! [1/3]
January 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
For four years I've taught FGLI students headed to Princeton, many of whom are not US citizens. Teaching them is always a dream—they are curious, eager, hardworking, focused—but watching them navigate visa hurdles is harrowing & sometimes heartbreaking. Very glad orgs & unions are stepping up.
"A projected 111,000 fewer international students are expected in the U.S. this fall — a more than 9% drop in enrollment.
A coalition of higher education organizations (AND UNIONS) sued the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the rule from taking effect."
www.wuky.org/wuky-news/20...
A coalition of higher education organizations (AND UNIONS) sued the Department of Homeland Security to prevent the rule from taking effect."
www.wuky.org/wuky-news/20...
U.S. colleges, universities brace for loss of international students
The Trump administration is capping the length of time international students can legally remain in the U.S., and declines in their enrollment could spell disaster for colleges and universities.
www.wuky.org
August 31, 2026 at 2:42 PM
For four years I've taught FGLI students headed to Princeton, many of whom are not US citizens. Teaching them is always a dream—they are curious, eager, hardworking, focused—but watching them navigate visa hurdles is harrowing & sometimes heartbreaking. Very glad orgs & unions are stepping up.
Today, @hhmi.org stopped all competitions supporting ECRs when we needed it most.
As an FGLI undergraduate 2014/2015 HHMI EXROP participant, a 2020 Gilliam Fellow, and applicant for the now paused 2025 HGF program - I was a consistently supported by HHMI throughout my career.
Please reconsider!
As an FGLI undergraduate 2014/2015 HHMI EXROP participant, a 2020 Gilliam Fellow, and applicant for the now paused 2025 HGF program - I was a consistently supported by HHMI throughout my career.
Please reconsider!
May 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Today, @hhmi.org stopped all competitions supporting ECRs when we needed it most.
As an FGLI undergraduate 2014/2015 HHMI EXROP participant, a 2020 Gilliam Fellow, and applicant for the now paused 2025 HGF program - I was a consistently supported by HHMI throughout my career.
Please reconsider!
As an FGLI undergraduate 2014/2015 HHMI EXROP participant, a 2020 Gilliam Fellow, and applicant for the now paused 2025 HGF program - I was a consistently supported by HHMI throughout my career.
Please reconsider!
Class Dismissed author Anthony Abraham Jack will be the Tuesday keynote speaker at the Annual FGLI Consortium Conference tomorrow, November 19, at 5 pm EST.
Learn more: www.fgliconsortiumconference.org/schedule/202...
Learn more: www.fgliconsortiumconference.org/schedule/202...
November 18, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Class Dismissed author Anthony Abraham Jack will be the Tuesday keynote speaker at the Annual FGLI Consortium Conference tomorrow, November 19, at 5 pm EST.
Learn more: www.fgliconsortiumconference.org/schedule/202...
Learn more: www.fgliconsortiumconference.org/schedule/202...
I know that winter is just getting started but it's time for undergrads to start planning for next summer's research! Do you have FGLI undergrads who are looking for exciting opportunities in #evolution or #ecology? Please share our REU program with them!
reu.oeb.harvard.edu/sroh
reu.oeb.harvard.edu/sroh
Summer Research Opportunities at Harvard
reu.oeb.harvard.edu
December 5, 2024 at 1:26 PM
I know that winter is just getting started but it's time for undergrads to start planning for next summer's research! Do you have FGLI undergrads who are looking for exciting opportunities in #evolution or #ecology? Please share our REU program with them!
reu.oeb.harvard.edu/sroh
reu.oeb.harvard.edu/sroh
Closed Defense (with my fantastic committee) ✅️
Dissertation and Edits ✅️
Open Defense (thanks to everyone who attended!) ✅️
I have too many people to thank for their support of my professional development, and am excited to go back to med school as #DrKyle. #FGLI #mstp #MedSky #PhDSky #IDSky
Dissertation and Edits ✅️
Open Defense (thanks to everyone who attended!) ✅️
I have too many people to thank for their support of my professional development, and am excited to go back to med school as #DrKyle. #FGLI #mstp #MedSky #PhDSky #IDSky
April 4, 2026 at 12:11 AM
We asked those who said that their socioeconomic background helped them why that was.
Family norms & values and financial/social support came up most prominently (note that this differs from what FGLI respondents thought mattered).
2/3rds also emphasize soft skills
Family norms & values and financial/social support came up most prominently (note that this differs from what FGLI respondents thought mattered).
2/3rds also emphasize soft skills
December 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
We asked those who said that their socioeconomic background helped them why that was.
Family norms & values and financial/social support came up most prominently (note that this differs from what FGLI respondents thought mattered).
2/3rds also emphasize soft skills
Family norms & values and financial/social support came up most prominently (note that this differs from what FGLI respondents thought mattered).
2/3rds also emphasize soft skills
Absolutely sickening and evil. I have mentored a lot of FGLI students and the transition can be HARD. But of course these people would like all those kids to be fucked over by eliminating affirmative action the DoE etc etc etc
(The LGBTQ issue speaks for itself)
(The LGBTQ issue speaks for itself)
I've been stewing about this today. Throughout the summer my employer has been quietly transforming organizations that are key to student life & that are life-lines for the most vulnerable of our students. I bet no faculty member or student asked for this. Who did?
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
www.thecrimson.com/article/2025...
Harvard College Removes First-Gen, LGBTQ Support Titles for Proctors and Tutors | News | The Harvard Crimson
Harvard College will no longer designate residential proctors and tutors to serve as dedicated support for LGBTQ and first-generation or low-income students, instead folding their responsibilities int...
www.thecrimson.com
August 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Absolutely sickening and evil. I have mentored a lot of FGLI students and the transition can be HARD. But of course these people would like all those kids to be fucked over by eliminating affirmative action the DoE etc etc etc
(The LGBTQ issue speaks for itself)
(The LGBTQ issue speaks for itself)
Another summer hit from the Irish top ten this week in July 1986: Amazulu with 'Too Good To Be Forgotten' www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgLI...
Too Good To Be Forgotten
YouTube video by SuperCanopus
www.youtube.com
July 12, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Another summer hit from the Irish top ten this week in July 1986: Amazulu with 'Too Good To Be Forgotten' www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgLI...
much to despair over so here's something buoying, from a student in my FGLI class:
"I made myself rely on AI...with the idea that I truly need it.
Turns out it just meant that I didn’t believe that I was able to learn & overcome academic challenges. I am looking forward to assignment number three!"
"I made myself rely on AI...with the idea that I truly need it.
Turns out it just meant that I didn’t believe that I was able to learn & overcome academic challenges. I am looking forward to assignment number three!"
August 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM
much to despair over so here's something buoying, from a student in my FGLI class:
"I made myself rely on AI...with the idea that I truly need it.
Turns out it just meant that I didn’t believe that I was able to learn & overcome academic challenges. I am looking forward to assignment number three!"
"I made myself rely on AI...with the idea that I truly need it.
Turns out it just meant that I didn’t believe that I was able to learn & overcome academic challenges. I am looking forward to assignment number three!"
Che cosa non si fa per i fgli!!!
November 26, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Che cosa non si fa per i fgli!!!
3/3
generation will do well, and I wish them the best of success—I'm grateful to have had a small part in their journey. ✨
#BoysAndGirlsClub #Dorchester #FieldsCorner #YouthDevelopment #Mentorship #GivingBack #genz #genalpha #FGLI #Boston #Inclusion #education #equity #careers
generation will do well, and I wish them the best of success—I'm grateful to have had a small part in their journey. ✨
#BoysAndGirlsClub #Dorchester #FieldsCorner #YouthDevelopment #Mentorship #GivingBack #genz #genalpha #FGLI #Boston #Inclusion #education #equity #careers
July 15, 2026 at 12:32 AM
3/3
generation will do well, and I wish them the best of success—I'm grateful to have had a small part in their journey. ✨
#BoysAndGirlsClub #Dorchester #FieldsCorner #YouthDevelopment #Mentorship #GivingBack #genz #genalpha #FGLI #Boston #Inclusion #education #equity #careers
generation will do well, and I wish them the best of success—I'm grateful to have had a small part in their journey. ✨
#BoysAndGirlsClub #Dorchester #FieldsCorner #YouthDevelopment #Mentorship #GivingBack #genz #genalpha #FGLI #Boston #Inclusion #education #equity #careers
Conferences, including local industry association events, are excellent ways for FGLI students to build social capital.
December 17, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Conferences, including local industry association events, are excellent ways for FGLI students to build social capital.
I'm ready to send all the politicians home and replace them with single parent FGLI college students. That's probably the only way shit will get done.
November 13, 2025 at 2:27 AM
I'm ready to send all the politicians home and replace them with single parent FGLI college students. That's probably the only way shit will get done.
Film Ferrania is about to make an announcement. I think you should wait for it, but if you’re curious, here’s what behind the curtain:
www.analog.cafe/comments/fgli
#believeInFilm
www.analog.cafe/comments/fgli
#believeInFilm
Dmitri’s Comment
“SPOILER: Film Ferrania is teasing something new, however, they have not yet made their English announcement. This post …”.
www.analog.cafe
February 19, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Film Ferrania is about to make an announcement. I think you should wait for it, but if you’re curious, here’s what behind the curtain:
www.analog.cafe/comments/fgli
#believeInFilm
www.analog.cafe/comments/fgli
#believeInFilm
If you will be at CAMWS and want to help table for FGLIF, or simply connect with other FGLI colleagues, sign up here and we will be in touch! docs.google.com/document/d/1...
February 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you will be at CAMWS and want to help table for FGLIF, or simply connect with other FGLI colleagues, sign up here and we will be in touch! docs.google.com/document/d/1...