FirstGenFM
by FirstGenFM
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About this podcast
For educators looking to connect, learn, and share knowledge about serving first-generation college and college-bound students.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 31 episodes
- Creating a Community for First-Gen Student Success: Insights from FirstGen Forward Leaders · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 13Send us Fan Mail What drives a first-generation college student to not only enroll but thrive? Join us on First Gen FM as we shine a spotlight on the inspiring stories of Dr…
- Writing Smart Girl, a memoir of a first-gen journey: A conversation with author Dr. La'Tonya "LT" Rease Miles · 47 min · Season 4 Episode 12Send us Fan Mail What happens when a first-generation college graduate transforms her experiences into a powerful memoir? Dr. La'Tonya "LT" Rease Miles joins me on FirstGen FM to…
- Guiding Students From First-Gen Student to First-Gen Professional with Lisa Rivera · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 11Send us Fan Mail Lisa Rivera, the director of First Generation Student Initiatives at Suffolk University, joins us to share her journey from being a first-gen student in Florida…
- How New Policies May Shape the Future of American Higher Education: Thoughts from a recent webinar · 14 min · Season 4 Episode 10Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share a few takeaways on post-election landscape with insights from Ted Mitchell and Michelle Asher Cooper from a recent webinar…
- Navigating Career Paths: Success Stories and Strategies for First-Generation Students with Mike Wysocki · 45 min · Season 4 Episode 9Send us Fan Mail Join us for a conversation with Mike Wysocki, a first-generation graduate, who reveals how he turned hurdles into stepping stones on his journey to success. From…
- The Assets First-Generation Students Bring to College with Jen Schoen · 25 min · Season 4 Episode 8Send us Fan Mail Let's talk about the strengths first-generation students bring to campus based on a research article and an ASHE research presentation. Join me, Jen Schoen, as…
- Searching for Scholarships: 3 Tips for First-Generation Students with Jen Schoen · 12 min · Season 4 Episode 7Send us Fan Mail Discover three secrets to finding scholarships tailored for first-generation students that are ready for our students to use. Join me, Jen Schoen, as I share…
- Building Bridges for First-Gen Professionals: Insights from Brianna Logan, CEO of FirstGen Evolve · 40 min · Season 4 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail Brianna Logan's journey from her parents' Caribbean roots to becoming a successful CEO is inspiring. In our latest episode, Brianna, a first-generation college…
- Empowering First-Gen Students: Building Sustainable Support Programs at the University of Missouri with Selena Meints · 43 min · Season 4 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Discover the journey of Selena Meints, the First Generation Initiatives Coordinator at the University of Missouri, as she shares her story from being a…
- Navigating From College to Career: The Transition of First-Generation Professionals with Cesar Margarito · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail First-generation students have unique needs as they navigate their transition from college to their first professional career. Join me as I chat with Cesar…
- Supporting First-Generation Graduate Students: A New Program at The Chicago School with Jennifer Stripe Portillo · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Curious about the unique hurdles first-generation graduate students face and solutions to support them? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Jennifer…
- First-Gens for Kamala Virtual Event · 2 min · Season 4 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Here's the link to register: https://tinyurl.com/FG4Kamala October 1, 2024 from 8:00pm - 9:30pmET, First-Gens for Kamala Note that there will be speakers from…
- The Power of Representation: First-Gen Narratives in Popular Culture with Dr. James Winfield · 31 min · Season 4 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Join us as we explore the increasing presence of first-gen narratives in popular culture and question whether this trend stems from educators' growing interest…
- Three Statistics to Know About First-Generation College Students · 8 minSend us Fan Mail What if the key to enriching our educational system lies in a group that's often overlooked? Discover why first-generation college students are crucial to the…
- Empowering First-Generation Students: A Dive into Northeastern University's Torch Scholars Selection · 17 min · Season 3 Episode 3Send us Fan Mail Discover Northeastern University's commitment to First Gen students in the latest First Gen FM podcast episode. Join me, Jen, as I journey solo this week…
- Unlocking the College Prep Scholars: Questbridge Insights and Resources with Dr. Christian Martell · 35 min · Season 3 Episode 2Send us Fan Mail Unlock the secrets of the College Prep Scholars (CPS) program with Dr. Christian Martell from Questbridge. We zoom in on CPS and its role as a stepping stone for…
- Turning Points and Triumphs: Guiding First-Genration Students to Their True Calling with Dr. Ashanti Chunn · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 1Send us Fan Mail Have you ever considered every turn in your path as a stepping stone towards your true calling? Dr. Ashanti Chunn, our guest from Tennessee State University…
- Navigating Academia: The Journey of First-Generation Working Class Graduate Student Lauren Harvey · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 6Send us Fan Mail What does it feel like to navigate the world of academia as a first-generation and working class graduate student? This week, I had the privilege of exploring…
- Empowering First-Generation College Students: The Cardinal First Initiative with Julie Carballo · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 5Send us Fan Mail Join Julie Carballo, the assistant dean of students for first-generation and military affiliated initiatives at North Central College, and me for an enlightening…
- Paving the Way for First-Generation Students: Denise El Habach on Innovating College Preparation and Career Readiness · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 4Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what it takes to truly empower first-generation college students? Denise El Habach, a fierce advocate and a Gear Up Coach at Youngker High School…
