Fostering First-Generation Student Success
About the Collaborative
Being the first in your family to pursue a four-year college degree is a point of pride…
It can also be extremely challenging for even the brightest, most resilient students. We provide transformative support to first-generation students across the undergraduate journey and beyond.

Cohort-based
Students enter college with a built-in community of support, with a cohort that attends classes, workshops, and events together to develop a sense of belonging and shared identity
High-touch
Frequent interactions with dedicated Kessler Scholars staff and peer mentoring provide students with the support they need to thrive on campus
Asset-focused
Programs leverage first-generation students’ assets and strengths to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals and elevate their voices and experiences within the broader campus community
Our Impact
First-gen scholars served in 2022
Campus partners
%
First-year retention rate
%