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First-Phoenix LLC sweeps Residence Life Awards in its inaugural year
May 15, 2025
At this year’s Residence Life Awards, First-Phoenix LLC emerged as a leading force of excellence, sweeping several top honors.
First-Gen Odyssey Program scholar finds her voice
April 7, 2025
A TikTok comment enabled Yadira Fernandez Delgado ’25 to earn an internship at Dream Studio DTLA, allowing her to complement her business education with hands-on creative practice.
Ƶ’s First-Generation Student Support Services highlighted by Inside Higher Ed
November 20, 2024
In an article focused on connecting first-generation students and faculty members, Inside Higher Ed highlighted the work of Ƶ's First-Generation Student Support Services.
Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 uses her ‘power to change’ as a first-generation student at Ƶ
November 7, 2024
Anahy Felipe De La Cruz ‘26 did not even know about college when she was growing up. Now a scholar in the Odyssey Program and president of the Latinx-Hispanic Union, she is becoming her definition of what it means to be “first gen.”
Oscar Miranda Tapia ‘17 fosters connections for the Latinx/Hispanic community
October 14, 2024
Miranda Tapia '17 prides himself on being able to make a space when there is none for the Latinx/Hispanic community.
Phoenix Five: Oct. 13
October 14, 2024
Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley offers this weekly message to help students stay informed and prepare for the week ahead.
Ƶ recognized as national leader in advancing first-generation student success
August 6, 2024
Ƶ was among the institutions selected by FirstGen Forward for its inaugural class of Network Champions.
To Be First: First-generation students honored at stole ceremony
May 23, 2024
Forty members of the Class of 2024 who are first-generation college students received special stoles during the May 22 ceremony held in McKinnon Hall.
Fifth annual First-Generation celebration honors Ƶ faculty, students, staff
November 13, 2023
The celebration was held in Alumni Gym on Wednesday, November 8, and offered a place for first-generation students to mingle, reflect and enjoy themselves.
Kenneth Brown ’19 shares his first-generation college experience
November 7, 2023
Brown, the assistant director of first-generation student support services, writes about his journey as a first-generation student to supporting current first-gen students as a staff member.