{"id":977,"date":"2022-09-12T17:40:34","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T17:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/trio\/?page_id=977"},"modified":"2026-09-22T16:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T16:01:08","slug":"first-generation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/trio\/first-generation\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Generation Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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About First-Generation Initiatives<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Tarleton First-Generation Initiatives is a community of students, faculty, and staff who share a common experience of being the first in their family to attend and graduate from a four-year university. We provide invaluable support to help students be successful by connecting them to campus resources, networking opportunities and by fostering a community of first-generation students, faculty, and staff. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton State Named FirstGen Forward Network Champion<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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National First-Gen Week!<\/h2><\/div>

November 9, 2026 10:00 am<\/p><\/div>

Help us celebrate National First-Gen Week at locations around campus during November 9-13, 2026<\/p><\/div>

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Achieving Academic Success: Resources for First-Generation Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Navigating the university experience is a unique journey, and we are committed to providing you with the tools necessary to thrive. Whether you are seeking to master time management, improve study techniques, or build a strong foundation for your future career, we encourage you to utilize StudentLingo: Success Strategies for First-Generation Students<\/a><\/strong>. (Log in with your SSO with Microsoft Authenticator to access). This on-demand resource provides practical, actionable strategies designed to help you navigate your degree plan, overcome common academic hurdles, and excel throughout your time at Tarleton State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program is helps first-generation college students reach graduation day with success. We provide personalized goal planning, financial literacy coaching, career planning, and a dedicated community of support to help you navigate Tarleton State. If you are looking to maximize your college experience and stay on track toward your degree, apply today to see if you qualify for our program Student Support Services | TRIO<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Get Connected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Check TexanSync to get connected with our First-Generation Student Org. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay connected to not miss out on future opportunities. Tarleton\u2019s First-Generation Initiatives is adding new opportunities each year. Together, our first-generation students, faculty, and staff can transform Tarleton State University into a premiere first-generation college experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Past Event Highlights!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Hurley and TS Staff<\/h4><\/div><\/div>
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Dr. Benn, Dr. Martinez-Smith and staff.<\/h4>

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Ms. Rachael and Dr. Benn on First gen day 2025.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>
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Dr. Benn, Ms. Rachael, and Ms. Juana in front of stadium.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>
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Oscar P and students in front of dining hall.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>
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Students, Dr. Hurley, and Dr. Benn giving “states Up” in front of dining hall.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>
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Dr. Benn and Oscar P with students by dining hall.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>
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Students giving states up on the field background.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>
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Dr. Hurley, Oscar P, and Students giving states up.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>
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Girls in front of ring statue giving states up.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>
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Students in front of ring statue.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>
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First-Gen Proud!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let others know that you are First-Gen Proud! Display an I’m First-Gen<\/em> email signature, I’m First-Gen Proud<\/em> button, or I’m First-Gen<\/em> laminate door sign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I’m First-Gen Email Signatures<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Download a First-Gen email signature:<\/p>\n\n\n\n