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Don鈥檛 ever doubt what you can do just because you are first-gen. There is a community of us rooting for you!

Julie Campos'16, '18

91探花first-generation community members share their challenges, triumphs, lessons learned and advice to future first-gen Huskys. Read a collection of stories from across the 91探花community about what it means to be “the first.”

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Stories


Reflections of a First Generation Student

Sheila Edwards Lange, Chancellor of the 91探花 Tacoma, shares her learning and experience that have shaped her as an educator. Read more about her story and 91探花Tacoma鈥檚 deep commitment to first-generation students.

Celebrating first-generation students

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91探花Bothell’s annual celebration has grown into a three-day event to honor and support faculty, staff, students, and alumni who identify as first-generation students.

Sharing my journey, from first-gen to provost

Provost Tricia Serio shares the inspiring story of how she found her passion for science as a first-gen student and how mentorship shaped her journey.

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The Raap Approach

How Melissa Raap鈥檚 first-generation college student experience shapes her work today.

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Becoming Doctor June Hairston

A First-Generation College Student Journey.

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91探花Alumni Share What Being a First-Gen College Graduate Means to Them

Hear from 91探花alumni who identify as first-generation college graduates to share their own stories about their college experiences. Share your story, too!

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What Being First Generation Means to These Students

91探花School of Medicine faculty, residents, fellows and students share what being first generation means to them.

Closing the gap for first-gen students

Samantha Penjaraenwatana tells her story of empowerment as a first-generation student at 91探花Bothell.