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.



Agency and Affirmation: Supporting our First-Gen Trailblazers (A special session for university faculty, staff, and community)

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Zoom (Virtual)
Livestream Available (Visible After Registration)

With over 5,000 first-generation college students at the University of Michigan, there is a critical need for comprehensive support inside and outside the classroom. This interactive session will introduce the network of campus-wide resources for first-gens, share practical strategies, and inspire ongoing advocacy to help you champion first-generation student success. Join us for a special virtual training session facilitated by  First-Generation Gateway Program Director Terra Molengraff and College of Engineering's Director of Access, Opportunity, and Student Success Joseph Ballard II to explore strategies to affirm and support first-generation college students on our campus. 

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