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University of Michigan’s Kessler Scholars Program for First-Generation Students Expands to Other Institutions
Source: diverse issues in higher education The Kessler Presidential Scholars Program, which was established at the University of Michigan (U-M) to support first-generation students financially and academically, will expand to more institutions across the country this...
Transforming the First-Generation Student Experience: Syracuse University to Welcome First Kessler Scholars
Source: syracuse university What started as a scholarship to support students with financial need has evolved into a transformative model to support first-generation college students. The Irene and Morris B. Kessler Presidential Scholars Program was first established...
University of Michigan scholarship program for first-generation college students expanding to 5 more schools nationwide
Source: Mlive A scholarship program founded at the University of Michigan aimed at improving the experiences of first-generation college students is expanding to five other colleges and universities across the United States.
First-Generation College Student Experience to Be Transformed by Kessler Scholars Program National Expansion
Source: U-M College of LSA A scholarship program founded at the University of Michigan combining financial, academic, and community support to transform the first-generation student experience will expand to five other colleges and universities.
Kessler Scholars Program at Cornell University innovates on the first-generation student experience
Source: giving to cornell To benefit first-generation students, Fred and Judy Wilpon—friends of Cornell who have given significant support and service to the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Baker Institute for Animal Health—have established an Irene and Morris...