by Kristen Glasener | Aug 18, 2022 | News
Washington University in St. Louis has hit a major milestone in its quest to enroll more students with limited resources: 20% of the incoming Class of 2026 is Pell Grant-eligible, a 15 percentage-point increase from 10 years ago. In addition, 15% of incoming students...
by Boxcar Studio | Jun 15, 2022 | News
Saint Mary’s will join 15 other institutions in bringing a comprehensive, cohort-based model for first-generation student success to campus
by Boxcar Studio | Jun 6, 2022 | News
LSA has long been a leader in liberal arts education—not just delivering outstanding academics to a large, diverse student population, but repeatedly inventing new approaches that support students and make their education more effective and accessible. For instance,...
by Boxcar Studio | Jun 6, 2022 | News
First-generation students face unique challenges upon entering college. Compared to their peers whose families have a history of college attendance, these students are more likely to have additional responsibilities outside of the classroom, receive less financial...
by Boxcar Studio | May 5, 2022 | News
An interview with Sarah Scott, director of the Grissom Scholarship Program
by Boxcar Studio | Apr 13, 2022 | News
Source: Forbes The Kessler Scholars Program, a highly successful support program for first-generation college students first developed at the University of Michigan, is expanding to ten additional institutions.
by Boxcar Studio | Apr 12, 2022 | News
Centre named among 10 colleges nationwide for highly selective program ensuring first-generation student success on campus.
by Boxcar Studio | Apr 12, 2022 | News
UNC-Chapel Hill receives $1 million to join Kessler Scholars Collaborative, a national network of first-generation-focused institutions.
by Boxcar Studio | Apr 12, 2022 | News
Building on the success of the University’s existing FLiSP program, a new five-year, $1 million grant will create the Kessler Scholars Program, a cohort-based model that bolsters support for first-generation, low-income students.