First-generation professors and upperclassmen are closing the college familiarity gap for new students.
Los Angeles Times |
UC Irvine program helps first-generation freshmen feel they belong
UC Office of the President |
UC leaders tell California students: A world-class education is within your reach
University of California chancellors and senior leaders will meet with thousands of high school students and their families in the coming weeks to urge them to aim for a UC education.
UC Office of the President |
University of California partners with uAspire to help hundreds of low-income California students
The University of California and nonprofit uAspire have launched a pilot program to bring expert guidance on college affordability to hundreds of low-income students across California, it was announced today (Oct. 25).
UC Riverside |
Praise from the Under Secretary of Education: Clone UC Riverside
Ted Mitchell lauds commitment to an inclusive college cohort and high graduation rates across the board.
Medium |
One of the biggest lessons I teach my classes? I was a first-generation college student, just like many of them.
A UC Irvine professor shares her story to help freshmen make the most out of college.
UC Newsroom |
Applying to college? Don’t make this costly mistake
How California families can make sure they don't miss out on billions in financial aid.
UC Irvine Magazine |
Climbing the mountain
First-generation students provide a hand up to freshmen in a new peer-to-peer mentoring program.
UC Newsroom |
UC partners with Boys & Girls Clubs to open college doors for California teens
New Achieve UC initiative provides a bridge for underrepresented students to pursue a UC degree.
University of California Office of the President |
UC joins with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to prepare youth for college
The University of California and Boys & Girls Clubs of America today (Sept. 28) launched a partnership to prepare young Californians for college success.
UC Irvine |
First-generation faculty welcome UC freshmen
Professors who were once first-generation students themselves show what's possible for UC students.
UC Newsroom |
Students and UC leaders urge Congress to restore year-round Pell Grants
UC pushes for extended aid in the federal spending bill in order to help students graduate faster and at a lower cost.
KPBS |
First person: A dreamer goes to college
An undocumented student at UC Davis reconnects with the woman who inspired her to pursue an education despite all obstacles.