Proposals sought for April 3 First-Gen Student Support Summit  >
All members of the Penn State community are invited to present at the third annual First-Gen Student Support Summit on April 3. This one-day conference, sponsored by the Student Success Center, will be an opportunity to recognize, learn and build...
Degree-completion scholarships available for undergraduates facing hardship  >
Degree-completion support is available for undergraduate students in their final two semesters leading to the completion of their first associates or bachelor’s degree.  
Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honor Society Student Success Center launches Tri-Alpha chapter for first-generation students >
First-generation University Park Penn Staters are invited to apply to the inaugural class of the Eta Psi chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha (Tri-Alpha), a national honor society for first-gen college students. Undergraduate and graduate students, faculty...
First-Generation Celebration Day events will be held in the HUB-Robeson Center at University Park campus and at campuses across First-Generation Celebration to be held Nov. 8  >
Penn State will observe First-Generation Celebration Day on Nov. 8, joining colleges and universities across the U.S. in recognizing students who are or will be the first in their family to earn a baccalaureate degree.  
Completion Scholarships still available for 2022-23 >
Students who are nearing the end of their degree and financial support can apply for Completion Scholarships at select Penn State campuses and colleges. In addition, some central scholarships also are available to students at any college or campus...
Register now for 2nd annual First-Gen Student Support Summit on March 29 >
Penn State community members are invited to register for the second annual First-Gen Student Support Summit, scheduled for Wednesday, March 29. Registration will remain open leading up to the virtual event. 
Registration now open for First-Gen Student Support Summit >
Penn State community members are invited to register for the second annual First-Gen Student Support Summit, scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, and to submit presentation proposals.
Penn State community invited to present at First-Gen Student Support Summit >
All members of the Penn State community are invited to present at the second annual First-Gen Student Support Summit on Wednesday, March 29. This one-day conference, sponsored by the Student Success Center, will be an occasion to recognize, learn...
First-generation college students display resilience on path toward graduation >
Recent Penn State first-gen students said that finding their way and pushing to get across the finish line instilled them with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Here are what three Penn State alumni had to say about their experiences as first-...
Penn Staters gather for inaugural First-Generation Student Support Summit Penn Staters gather for inaugural First-Generation Student Support Summit >
For more information, please see the article on Penn State News...

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