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F1RST-Gen Friday: Teri Hall

What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree — a student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree. The First-Generation Honor Society, Tri-Alpha (Alpha Alpha…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/18/f1rst-gen-friday-teri-hall/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Becca Johnson

What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree — a student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree. The First-Generation Honor Society, Tri-Alpha (Alpha Alpha…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/12/f1rst-gen-friday-becca-johnson/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Jaci Ignudo

What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree. Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Jaci Ignudo, digital…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/09/f1rst-gen-friday-jaci-ignudo/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Cheyla Clawson

What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree. Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Cheyla Clawson,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/08/f1rst-gen-friday-cheyla-clawson/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Cheryl K. Miller

What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree and students who are the first person in their immediate families to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree. The First Gen Coordinating Council (FGCC) is happy to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/09/f1rst-gen-friday-cheryl-k-miller/

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First Time, First Place: Barton School Students Win Twice at National Investment Forum in New York City

First Time, First Place: Barton School Students Win Twice at National Investment Forum in New York City Barton School of Business 03/25/2026 01:35:34 PM In the heart of New York City, where the stakes mirror the pace of global finance, a team of Barton School of Business students stood shoulder to shoulder with peers from some of the nation’s most…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/03-25-2026-csmif-wins-in-new-york-city.php

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TRIO program aids first-gen students

Since 1986, the last Saturday of each February has been designated as National TRIO Day to recognize the efforts of these programs in assisting our nation’s low-income and first-generation college students. TRIO is a group of federally funded outreach programs that were put in place to support disadvantaged students who want to pursue higher education.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/21/trio-programs-aids-first-gen-students/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Aaron L. Austin, Ed.D.

What is a first-gen Student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents/legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree. Faculty and staff help spread the word, there is an all-call for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/30/f1rst-gen-friday-aaron-austin-ed-d/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Alicia Martinez Newell

What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents or legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree — a student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree. Faculty and staff help spread the word: There is an all-call for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/06/f1rst-gen-friday-alicia-martinez-newell/

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F1RST-gen Shocker Friday: Shirley Lefever

What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents/legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree. Form-a-line: Become a subcommittee member of FGCC. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/19/f1rst-gen-shocker-friday-shirley-lefever/

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F1RST-Gen Shocker Friday: Elaine Bernstorf

What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents/legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree — a student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree. FORM-A-LINE: Become a subcommittee member of FGCC. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/29/f1rst-gen-shocker-friday-elaine-bernstorf/

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First-generation student overcomes hurdles to succeed

First-generation student overcomes hurdles to succeed Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 11/03/2020 02:18:07 PM Nov. 3, 2020 — Jessica Gulaskey is one of thousands of first-generation students at Wichita State. The Wichita native will be taking over the university’s Instagram account on Thursday, Nov. 5, to share her experiences as a first-gen…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/11-nov/gulaskey_1.php

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First-generation student seized grad school opportunity

First-generation student seized grad school opportunity Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 11/03/2020 01:43:38 PM Nov. 3, 2020 — Lily Guillen, a graduate student in studio art, is one of thousands of first-generation students at Wichita State University. She will be taking over the university’s Instagram account on Wednesday, Nov. 4, to share her…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/11-nov/Guillen_1.php

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Stephanie Cockrell

Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Stephanie Cockrell, assistant director of First-Year Programs, Student Success interim success coach for College of Applied Studies and College of Fine Arts. What does it mean to be first-gen? Education opens up so much opportunity and value. My family sacrificed so much to give me the chance at a different future. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/f1rst-gen-friday-stephanie-cockrell/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Gina Crabtree

Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Gina Crabtree, university registrar and director of Enrollment Services. How has your first-gen experience inspired you?While I remember wishing my parents had more understanding of the issues I faced when selecting and attending college, only hindsight helped me to fully recognize the difficulties and disadvantages…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/13/f1rst-gen-friday-gina-crabtree/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Meghann Kuhlmann, MLIS

Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Meghann Kuhlmann, Master of Library and Information Science, research and instructional services librarian, assistant professor, Wichita State University Libraries: Why does advocating for first-gen matter? As a first-gen student I was often afraid to ask questions when I thought everyone else already knew the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/20/f1rst-gen-friday-meghann-kuhlmann-mlis/

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F1RST-gen Shocker Friday: Lisa Garcia

What is a first-gen student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents/legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree. FORM-A-LINE: Become a subcommittee member of FGCC. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/04/f1rst-gen-shocker-friday-lisa-garcia/

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F1RST-gen Shocker Friday: Stacey Kampe

What is a first-gen Student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents/legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor’s degree. Form-a-line: Become a subcommittee member of FGCC. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/14/f1rst-gen-shocker-friday-stacey-kampe/

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Join the F1RST GEN Coordinating Council

The F1RST GEN Coordinating Council (FGCC) at Wichita State is composed of Wichita State individuals who are involved in efforts to support first-generation (FGEN) students that: Create awareness related to the needs and success of first-generation students Encourage involvement and support of faculty and staff with first-generation students Review data and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/30/join-the-f1rst-gen-coordinating-council/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Aaron R. Coffey, MBA

Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Aaron R. Coffey, Master of Business administration and Graduate School assistant dean. How has your first-gen experience inspired you? My experience as a first-gen helped me see how much support I can provide to those who take this step into the unknown. I knew this was an area I wanted to support from seeing how…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/28/f1rst-gen-friday-aaron-r-coffey-mba/