The Ithacan

The new student and transition office at the college should be applauded for going to these significant lengths to make sure first-generation students feel as welcome as possible.

First-generation students are often put at a disadvantage when entering college. Because first-generation college students usually do not have the same historical social, cultural and financial capita

A panel of students at Ithaca College spoke about the additional pressures of being a first-generation student April 6. The event was the first in a monthlong Asian heritage celebration, Focus Asia Mo

The decision to pursue postsecondary education outside of my home came with the price of leaving my family behind. It was emotional and tumultuous.

Karen Collias founded the organization Knowledge Without Borders in 2009 to help more first-generation students study abroad.

The First Generation Organization is meant to be a place where students who are the first in their families to go to college can meet others experiencing similar struggles.

Faculty and staff members have launched the project, “From First Gen to the Front of the Room” to create a community between current first-generation students and faculty and staff who were also first generation.

These students deserve to have a program and a community that can provide them with the support that every student needs.