The First-Generation Student Center celebrated First-Generation College Day on Nov. 8 through their event First-Gen Fuel: Breakfast of Champions. This event brought together the Ramapo community to honor the accomplishments of first-gen students. This event is held annually to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965 by […]
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Opening proclamation celebrates Ramapo’s first-generation students
Some 47% of students who make up Ramapo’s incoming class of 2023 reported being first-generation, meaning their parents had not completed a 4-year college or university degree. This is the highest percentage in Ramapo’s history and would not have been possible without the signing of the Higher Education Act (HEA) […]
Ramapo EOF alum speaks about being a first-generation student
To kick off First-Generation College Celebration Month, the First-Generation Center, the Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Compliance and the Schomburg Committee cosponsored the Proud to be First workshop last Wednesday. Students and faculty came to listen to the story of Ramapo Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) alumni Clifton Shambry. Shambry […]