First-generation college students inspire us “to keep reimagining new ways to honor a diversity of voices and experiences,” in the words of TC faculty member and fellow first-gen student Dr. Carmen Martínez-Roldán. In honor of the many students, alumni and faculty within the Teachers College community whose hard work and resilience have led them to be the first in their families to attend college or graduate school, TC is continuing our long-held tradition of supporting first-generation scholars by participating in #CelebrateFirstGen on November 8.
"I'm one of 11 children and the first one in my family to go to college."
First-generation students are trailblazers who bring unique and diverse perspectives to our community and carry forward our legacy of equity and inclusion. Support them today with a gift to Teachers College.
As a first-generation student myself, I deeply appreciate and honor the challenges that each of our first generation students have confronted and overcome to reach a place of excellence and opportunity in their lives. They are role models for their families and their communities!
"My sister and I were two of three people of color in our elementary school in Sunnyvale California."
Join the College in celebrating first-generation students today, November 8! We welcome you to drop by Graduate Student Life and Development and pick up an "I'm First!" pin to visibly show your support of our first-generation students in Building 528, Suite 155 from 9 am to 5 pm. Share your first-gen pride, share your story, and help us #CelebrateFirstGen on social media.