Read one first-gen student’s inspiring photo essay about overcoming financial burdens and family crises to earn her college degree. This photo essay is part of a yearlong Chronicle visual series that highlights the challenges facing first-generation students and others.
This virtual event explores why fewer men are going to college; particularly those from low-income backgrounds. The pandemic has only exacerbated this trend. How can colleges help?
Many colleges have pledged to support first-generation students. What does it take to do that from the president’s viewpoint? President of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Hrabowski joins The Chronicle’s Alex C. Kafka to share his unique perspective.
Follow our series to focused on how to support undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college and the lessons learned by serving them that apply to other students.
The Colorado legislature convenes with pandemic challenges looming over schools and universities. Education issues include school funding and college access.