Call for Programs by Nov 16th!
FGF, BU Newbury Center & UNC Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS hosting the 10th Annual First-Gen Grad & Professional Student Symposium on Feb 26, 2027!
https://bit.ly/FgGPSSymposium
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
FGF, BU Newbury Center & UNC Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS hosting the 10th Annual First-Gen Grad & Professional Student Symposium on Feb 26, 2027!
https://bit.ly/FgGPSSymposium
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
November 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Call for Programs by Nov 16th!
FGF, BU Newbury Center & UNC Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS hosting the 10th Annual First-Gen Grad & Professional Student Symposium on Feb 26, 2027!
https://bit.ly/FgGPSSymposium
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
FGF, BU Newbury Center & UNC Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS hosting the 10th Annual First-Gen Grad & Professional Student Symposium on Feb 26, 2027!
https://bit.ly/FgGPSSymposium
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
Excited to have Blake and Catherine representing FirstGen Forward at the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social Higher Endeavor AI Datathon, Nov 9–11! 📊🤖✨
They will collaborate with higher ed leaders on using AI and the Postsecondary Data Partnership to advance student completion.
#FirstGenForward
They will collaborate with higher ed leaders on using AI and the Postsecondary Data Partnership to advance student completion.
#FirstGenForward
November 9, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Excited to have Blake and Catherine representing FirstGen Forward at the @gatesfoundation.bsky.social Higher Endeavor AI Datathon, Nov 9–11! 📊🤖✨
They will collaborate with higher ed leaders on using AI and the Postsecondary Data Partnership to advance student completion.
#FirstGenForward
They will collaborate with higher ed leaders on using AI and the Postsecondary Data Partnership to advance student completion.
#FirstGenForward
Shoutout South Carolina for securing an official state proclamation declaring Nov 8 as First-Generation College Celebration Day! 📜🎓
View the full proclamation & see other states in action: https://bit.ly/proclamations2026fgcc
#CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
View the full proclamation & see other states in action: https://bit.ly/proclamations2026fgcc
#CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
November 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Shoutout South Carolina for securing an official state proclamation declaring Nov 8 as First-Generation College Celebration Day! 📜🎓
View the full proclamation & see other states in action: https://bit.ly/proclamations2026fgcc
#CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
View the full proclamation & see other states in action: https://bit.ly/proclamations2026fgcc
#CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
"Know your value, and accept nothing less." 🎓✨ Navigating college without a blueprint builds lifelong resilience, confidence, and leadership. Join us & #TIAA on Nov 8 as we #CelebrateFirstGen scholars and alumni nationwide: #FirstGenForward
November 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
"Know your value, and accept nothing less." 🎓✨ Navigating college without a blueprint builds lifelong resilience, confidence, and leadership. Join us & #TIAA on Nov 8 as we #CelebrateFirstGen scholars and alumni nationwide: #FirstGenForward
"When we improve the experience for first-generation learners, we strengthen higher ed for everyone." 🎓✨ Reflecting on Year 1 as President & CEO, this new blog explores community resilience, data-driven transformation, & the road ahead: https://ow.ly/mQLp510371E
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
November 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"When we improve the experience for first-generation learners, we strengthen higher ed for everyone." 🎓✨ Reflecting on Year 1 as President & CEO, this new blog explores community resilience, data-driven transformation, & the road ahead: https://ow.ly/mQLp510371E
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
Volume 6, Issue 3 of the Journal of First-generation Student Success is live! 📚🎓
Explore new research on belonging, well-being, community college pathways, and campus centers: https://bit.ly/JournalFirstGen
#JFGSS #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
Explore new research on belonging, well-being, community college pathways, and campus centers: https://bit.ly/JournalFirstGen
#JFGSS #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
October 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Volume 6, Issue 3 of the Journal of First-generation Student Success is live! 📚🎓
Explore new research on belonging, well-being, community college pathways, and campus centers: https://bit.ly/JournalFirstGen
#JFGSS #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
Explore new research on belonging, well-being, community college pathways, and campus centers: https://bit.ly/JournalFirstGen
#JFGSS #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
National First-Gen College Celebration Day is around the corner! Have you checked out our official Media Kit? 🎓✨
Access ready-to-share copy & customizable Canva templates to amplify first-gen stories on your campus: https://bit.ly/fgcc-mediakit
#CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
Access ready-to-share copy & customizable Canva templates to amplify first-gen stories on your campus: https://bit.ly/fgcc-mediakit
#CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
October 27, 2026 at 5:00 PM
National First-Gen College Celebration Day is around the corner! Have you checked out our official Media Kit? 🎓✨
Access ready-to-share copy & customizable Canva templates to amplify first-gen stories on your campus: https://bit.ly/fgcc-mediakit
#CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
Access ready-to-share copy & customizable Canva templates to amplify first-gen stories on your campus: https://bit.ly/fgcc-mediakit
#CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
Exploring a future in higher education?
Join NASPA on Oct 21 for Discovering Student Affairs: A Guide to Careers in Higher Education (Hosted by NUFP) during #CareersInStudentAffairs Month!https://learning.naspa.org/2026careers-in-student-affairs-month
#FirstGenForward #CareersInStudentAffairs
Join NASPA on Oct 21 for Discovering Student Affairs: A Guide to Careers in Higher Education (Hosted by NUFP) during #CareersInStudentAffairs Month!https://learning.naspa.org/2026careers-in-student-affairs-month
#FirstGenForward #CareersInStudentAffairs
October 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Exploring a future in higher education?
Join NASPA on Oct 21 for Discovering Student Affairs: A Guide to Careers in Higher Education (Hosted by NUFP) during #CareersInStudentAffairs Month!https://learning.naspa.org/2026careers-in-student-affairs-month
#FirstGenForward #CareersInStudentAffairs
Join NASPA on Oct 21 for Discovering Student Affairs: A Guide to Careers in Higher Education (Hosted by NUFP) during #CareersInStudentAffairs Month!https://learning.naspa.org/2026careers-in-student-affairs-month
#FirstGenForward #CareersInStudentAffairs
Tomorrow!
Join FirstGen Forward and the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition for First-Gen & Transfer: Navigating College Through Dual Experiences.
🗓️ Tomorrow, Oct. 7 ⏰ 1 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/nrc-webinar26
#FirstGenForward
Join FirstGen Forward and the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition for First-Gen & Transfer: Navigating College Through Dual Experiences.
🗓️ Tomorrow, Oct. 7 ⏰ 1 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/nrc-webinar26
#FirstGenForward
October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Tomorrow!
Join FirstGen Forward and the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition for First-Gen & Transfer: Navigating College Through Dual Experiences.
🗓️ Tomorrow, Oct. 7 ⏰ 1 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/nrc-webinar26
#FirstGenForward
Join FirstGen Forward and the National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition for First-Gen & Transfer: Navigating College Through Dual Experiences.
🗓️ Tomorrow, Oct. 7 ⏰ 1 p.m. ET 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/nrc-webinar26
#FirstGenForward
Are you headed to #NCAN26? #FirstGenForward is looking forward to presenting at the annual conference in Las Vegas. Don't miss the Pre-Conference on 10/4 and the and Networking Session for first-gen professionals on 10/5! https://ow.ly/Q4vy50ZSNhY
October 2, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Are you headed to #NCAN26? #FirstGenForward is looking forward to presenting at the annual conference in Las Vegas. Don't miss the Pre-Conference on 10/4 and the and Networking Session for first-gen professionals on 10/5! https://ow.ly/Q4vy50ZSNhY
First-gen college students: we want to celebrate your journey! 🎓
Submit your story, photo, or video for a chance to be featured in our national #CelebrateFirstGen campaign leading up to Nov 8! https://bit.ly/fgcc-student26
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
Submit your story, photo, or video for a chance to be featured in our national #CelebrateFirstGen campaign leading up to Nov 8! https://bit.ly/fgcc-student26
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
September 25, 2026 at 6:35 PM
First-gen college students: we want to celebrate your journey! 🎓
Submit your story, photo, or video for a chance to be featured in our national #CelebrateFirstGen campaign leading up to Nov 8! https://bit.ly/fgcc-student26
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
Submit your story, photo, or video for a chance to be featured in our national #CelebrateFirstGen campaign leading up to Nov 8! https://bit.ly/fgcc-student26
#FirstGenForward #CelebrateFirstGen
FirstGen Forward President Stephanie J. Bannister is excited to speak this week at the Multi-State Leadership Training Conference hosted by Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas. #GenUS #FirstGenForward
September 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
FirstGen Forward President Stephanie J. Bannister is excited to speak this week at the Multi-State Leadership Training Conference hosted by Jobs for America's Graduates - Kansas. #GenUS #FirstGenForward
Attending #COEAC2026 today?
Be sure to add our session to your schedule today:
📘 Elevating Success Through a First-Gen Student Success Lens: Why It Matters Now
⏰ Time: 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Aqua Salon 300
#COEAC2026 #TRIOWorks #FirstGenForward #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
Be sure to add our session to your schedule today:
📘 Elevating Success Through a First-Gen Student Success Lens: Why It Matters Now
⏰ Time: 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Aqua Salon 300
#COEAC2026 #TRIOWorks #FirstGenForward #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Attending #COEAC2026 today?
Be sure to add our session to your schedule today:
📘 Elevating Success Through a First-Gen Student Success Lens: Why It Matters Now
⏰ Time: 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Aqua Salon 300
#COEAC2026 #TRIOWorks #FirstGenForward #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
Be sure to add our session to your schedule today:
📘 Elevating Success Through a First-Gen Student Success Lens: Why It Matters Now
⏰ Time: 2:45 PM
📍 Location: Aqua Salon 300
#COEAC2026 #TRIOWorks #FirstGenForward #HigherEd #StudentSuccess
🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Karla Pacheco sits down with Dr. Martina Martin, Vice President of FirstGen Forward, to discuss empowering FirstGen students to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2FW1...
#F#FirstGenF#FirstGenForwardF#FirstGenProud
August 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Karla Pacheco sits down with Dr. Martina Martin, Vice President of FirstGen Forward, to discuss empowering FirstGen students to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2FW1...
#F#FirstGenF#FirstGenForwardF#FirstGenProud
🎙️This week on The FirstGen Lounge: What if no one told you the rules—but you still made it? Professor Dru Stevenson shares stories of law, grit, and showing up anyway.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6c7e...
#FirstGenForward #LawProfessor
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6c7e...
#FirstGenForward #LawProfessor
July 14, 2025 at 1:00 AM
🎙️This week on The FirstGen Lounge: What if no one told you the rules—but you still made it? Professor Dru Stevenson shares stories of law, grit, and showing up anyway.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6c7e...
#FirstGenForward #LawProfessor
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/6c7e...
#FirstGenForward #LawProfessor
🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Karla Pacheco sits down with Dr. Martina Martin, Vice President of FirstGen Forward, to discuss empowering FirstGen students to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2FW1...
#F#FirstGenF#FirstGenForwardF#FirstGenProud
August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🎙️ This week on The FirstGen Lounge, Karla Pacheco sits down with Dr. Martina Martin, Vice President of FirstGen Forward, to discuss empowering FirstGen students to turn uncertainty into opportunity.
🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/2FW1...
#F#FirstGenF#FirstGenForwardF#FirstGenProud
(from My Tribe Media)
💜✨ This Hispanic Heritage Month, our theme is Love & Resilience.
This month, we lift up titles that embody this spirit of shaking the table with love, resilience, and truth. 📚💡
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LoveAndResilience #FirstGenForward #RepresentationMatters #tableshakers
💜✨ This Hispanic Heritage Month, our theme is Love & Resilience.
This month, we lift up titles that embody this spirit of shaking the table with love, resilience, and truth. 📚💡
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LoveAndResilience #FirstGenForward #RepresentationMatters #tableshakers
September 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
(from My Tribe Media)
💜✨ This Hispanic Heritage Month, our theme is Love & Resilience.
This month, we lift up titles that embody this spirit of shaking the table with love, resilience, and truth. 📚💡
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LoveAndResilience #FirstGenForward #RepresentationMatters #tableshakers
💜✨ This Hispanic Heritage Month, our theme is Love & Resilience.
This month, we lift up titles that embody this spirit of shaking the table with love, resilience, and truth. 📚💡
#HispanicHeritageMonth #LoveAndResilience #FirstGenForward #RepresentationMatters #tableshakers
"Animals felt like siblings to me growing up. My passion led me to Purdue's Veterinary Nursing program. It's where I knew I belonged." - Kylee Reinhardt, 1st Gen Vet Nursing Student.
#FirstGenForward
#FirstGenForward
November 7, 2023 at 5:48 PM
"Animals felt like siblings to me growing up. My passion led me to Purdue's Veterinary Nursing program. It's where I knew I belonged." - Kylee Reinhardt, 1st Gen Vet Nursing Student.
#FirstGenForward
#FirstGenForward
During First-Generation College Celebration Week, we're highlighting the work of our first-gen students with several on-campus events. #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
November 4, 2025 at 2:15 PM
During First-Generation College Celebration Week, we're highlighting the work of our first-gen students with several on-campus events. #CelebrateFirstGen #FirstGenForward
Resharing w/ the hopes that 1) the hashtags will get more folx to join/share and 2) someone can explain to me how to add more folx. #FirstGen #FirstGenForward #FirstGenScholarship #FirstGeneration #Gen1 #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenFaculty #FirstGenStudentAffairs
Hi there, #FirstGen folx. Please help me get the word out and add more to this #StarterPack!
November 27, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Resharing w/ the hopes that 1) the hashtags will get more folx to join/share and 2) someone can explain to me how to add more folx. #FirstGen #FirstGenForward #FirstGenScholarship #FirstGeneration #Gen1 #FirstGenStudents #FirstGenFaculty #FirstGenStudentAffairs