Current Category: First-Generation

Why I Give… as a first-generation graduate
April 22, 2022
The Davenport University Foundation strives to provide scholarship support to every student in need. Last year, 39% of students received […]

Charting a new path: Helping first-generation students reach their academic and personal goals
April 20, 2022
For Aniesha Loupe, choosing to attend college was intimidating. It took courage. As a first-generation student — a term for […]

Determined to succeed: Three first-generation students share their experience at Davenport
November 8, 2021
As the first in their families to attend college, first-generation students often face challenges that other students may not be […]

Davenport’s new provost introduces first-generation student success program
October 13, 2020
“It starts with bravery.” This is the first response you’ll receive when you ask Dr. Gilda Gely, the new provost […]

Beating the odds: 3 first-generation graduates share their stories
October 8, 2020
First-generation graduates, being the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree, deserve all of the credit. For these […]