Kent State University Student Success Programs

ICYMI: I AM FIRST Celebration & Social Recap ⚡️➡️

Over 200 First-Generation students, faculty, staff, and advocates joined us last Wednesday, November 8th to celebrate the journey and accomplishments of First-Generation college students. 👏

We want to send a special thank you to our partners who made the I AM FIRST Celebration & Social possible…

• The I AM FIRST Committee
• University College Technology, Media & Design
• TRIO Student Support Services
• Our Flashes 101 Peer Success Mentors

… & all of this year’s guest speakers! 😊

The First-Generation College Celebration falls on November 8th each year, so if you were unable to join us this year mark your calendar for Friday, November 8, 2024! 👀🎉🗓️

📸: Daysi Sandoval-Alvarado, Kyla Nickerson, and Lily Palisin