2025 First-Generation Celebration Week

The University of Michigan and the First-Gen Gateway celebrate first-generation college students November 3rd - November 7th in honor of National First-Generation College Student Day! All week long, we will be putting on events to support and bring visibility to the nearly 4,000 first-generation college students on our campus.

Alumni Voices: Navigating First-Gen Journeys to Career Success

November 5, 2025 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Virtual

Join us for a panel discussion featuring first-generation student alumni sharing how they navigated the unique challenges and triumphs first-generation students experience after graduation. This event is co-sponsored by the Alumni Association and First-Gens @ UM.

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