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ASU success programs help first-generation students navigate between worlds

ASU has about 25,000 undergraduates who are the first in their families to attend college. The First-Gen Zone 2022 Conference talked about ways that higher-education staff can support first-generation students — including several programs already…

Cultural connections key to success of ASU's first-generation students

First-generation students start college as trailblazers in their families, and while that can present challenges, it’s also a source of strength.Nancy Gonzales, dean of natural sciences in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State…

Workshop shows ASU staff how to nurture first-generation college students

Celebrate their identity — and make sure to explain the jargon. Everyone who works at Arizona State University is critical to the success of students — especially students who are the first in their family to go to college. On Tuesday, hundreds…

Highly ranked for 'first-year experience,' ASU provides personalized support

Peer coaching, chatbot help students new to ASU connect with resources

ASU's First-Year Success Center is ready to support students in the new normal

Peer coaches, now available by text, are trained in helping students thrive with ASU Sync learning environment. The start of the fall 2020 semester at Arizona State University will look very different from previous years, thanks to the COVID-19…

ASU ranked a top 10 university for 'first-year experiences'

For a second year in a row, Arizona State University has been ranked among the top 10 universities in the nation for first-year experiences, according to U.S. News & World Report. ASU ranked No. 9 in the nation in the 2-year-old category —…