First-Generation Students Archives

QUEENS COLLEGE–QC scores a large grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Wilpon Family Foundation for its Kessler Scholars program, which aims to aid first-generation students with limited income. Story by Aliyah Ali

Local / News

First-Gen College Students Often Feel Torn Between Two Worlds

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025

CITY COLLEGE–Students with diverse cultural backgrounds detail how they attempt to embrace their roots and American identity while navigating life on campus as first-generation. Story by Marrianna Perreira

Tag: First-Generation Students

Queens College Awarded $1.1 Million Grant to Kessler Scholars Program

First-Gen College Students Often Feel Torn Between Two Worlds