National First Generation College Student Day: November 8
The National First-Generation College Celebration, observed annually on November 8, honors the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Much like other hallmark legislation of that era, such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Higher Education Act was intended to help level a playing field that for too long had been weighed against Americans from minority and low-income backgrounds.
UAF recognizes National First-Generation College Student Day with a week-long series of events to celebrate our first-generation students, faculty and staff.
What does it mean to be first-gen?
At UAF, you may be considered a first-generation college student if neither of your parents earned a bachelor's degree.
First-gen students are an incredibly important part of the UAF community: approximately 50% of UAF students are first-gen.
National First-Gen Celebrations
COE Lunch and Learn
10 AM | Virtual for Faculty and Staff
Join COE for a Lunch and Learn as part of COE’s 2021 First-Generation College Celebration on Tuesday, November 9 at 2 pm ET. This panel discussion will provide a foundation of information and inspiration that will prompt larger conversations at your institution or agency. We encourage you to invite stakeholders, administrators, and faculty from your institution/agency to join you for the panel discussion. When the panel concludes, you are encouraged to continue the conversation with your invited guests. With questions, please reach out to jennifer.rudolph@coenet.org