Student Life

National First-Generation College Celebration Day

November 8

A day to celebrate those who are the first in their family to go to college!

The First-Generation College Celebration is celebrated each year on November 8, as it marks the anniversary of signing of the 1965 Higher Education Act, which has helped millions of first-generation students persist to degree completion.

Learn more here!

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