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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First-Generation Student Center hosts events promoting mental health
Newly recognized this year, Ramapo’s First-Generation Student Center has partnered with the First-Generation Counselor & Outreach Specialist in the Center for Counseling Services to support first-generation students during their academic journey. The partnership, while not new, is uncovering a new set of events to recognize first-gen students and their battles […]
Students sign petition to increase campus security
Nearly 4,000 Ramapo students have signed a change.org petition demanding improved on-campus security following an abduction of a student last Thursday in the commuter parking lot. Alexis Ruhlen, a sophomore nursing major with minors in neuroscience and psychology, said she was in a toxic and controlling relationship for two years. […]