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Flying First official logo. - Photo via Rowan University's website.

Flying First helps first-generation students take flight

Aiden Seratore November 15, 2023

Here at Rowan University, there is always an ever-growing sense of inclusion for all people. Some students are the first in their families to attend college, which could potentially limit the possibilities...

"If I could tell my five-year-old self one thing, it would be this: you didn’t go to Harvard but you ultimately achieved something better than an Ivy-league degree, you beat the odds." - Photo via Victoria McGivern

McGivern: Count me out

Victoria McGivern October 11, 2023

Ever since I could remember, I’ve wanted to go to college.  Most five-year-olds dream of otherworldly magic, going to space, or becoming something out of their wildest imagination. Not me, no....

"First Gen and Pregnant: The Challenges & Successes of College Students Who Are Parents” creator, organizer and leader, Lakeisha Carter. The event was held on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 2:15 p.m. in room 144- B of the Student Center. - Photo / Lakeisha Carter

Stories of first-generation student parents presented by Lakeshia Carter at Rowan Symposium

Abigail Twiford February 22, 2023

On Thursday, Feb. 16, Rowan held the “First-Gen and Pregnant: The Challenges & Successes of College Students Who Are Parents” presentation.  The presentation was part of Rowan University’s...

The Healthy Campus Initiatives is a part of Rowan's Wellness Center. - File Photo / Amanda Palma

Rowan University Hosts Fourth Annual First-Generation Symposium

Christine Harkinson February 17, 2021

Rowan University’s fourth annual First-Generation Symposium, held virtually on February 11,  highlighted specific challenges that first- and continuing-generation students have faced amid the COVID-19...

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