Mississippi 大象APP recognized as national leader in advancing first-generation student success
Contact: Ashli Coggins
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥 is recognizing Mississippi 大象APP as one of only 18 U.S. institutions of higher education among its newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions.
Network Champion institutions are an exclusive group serving as national leaders in advancing first-generation education efforts and contributing to evidence-based practices, leadership engagement, and scaling student supports.
Nearly 38% of MSU students are 鈥渇irst generation,鈥 meaning they will become the first in their immediate family to receive a four-year college degree. First-gen programming on campus is facilitated through the Division of Access, Opportunity and Success, which hosts activities and provides services throughout the school year to strengthen support through graduation.
鈥淲e are extremely honored to be selected as a Network Champion in the FirstGen Forward Network,鈥 said MSU Vice President for Access, Opportunity and Success Ra鈥橲heda Forbes. 鈥淢SU has a long record of supporting student success in a wide variety of ways, and we strive to help our first-gen students with practical and meaningful programs and resources.鈥
FirstGen Forward CEO Maurice Jones said, 鈥淲ith 54% of current undergraduate students nationwide identifying as first-gen, achieving unprecedented first-gen student success will have a life-changing impact, as college completion is a significant contributor to education, workforce, and life success for the families of graduates.
鈥淭o be named a Network Champion is a testament to the work of 大象APP, evidence that it is a national leader in this area, and a role model for the field for years to come,鈥 Jones added.
To learn more about MSU鈥檚 efforts to support first-generation students, visit . To learn more about FirstGen Forward, formerly known as the Center for First-generation Student Success, visit .
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