First to Fly: First Generation at Monmouth @FirsttoflyMU
First to Fly are student-centered initiatives designed to celebrate and support students and families who identify as first generation monmouth.edu/css/first-gene… New Jersey Joined January 2020-
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The next #FirstScholarsNetwork Info Session for #highered institutions interested in learning more about the Network is TOMORROW at 3:30 pm ET. Visit bit.ly/FirstScholarsN… & fill out the Interest Form to receive add'l details. Network application period now open until 3/22.
The next #FirstScholarsNetwork Info Session for #highered institutions interested in learning more about the Network is Tues., 2/20, at 3:30 pm ET. Visit bit.ly/FirstScholarsN… & fill out the Interest Form to receive add'l details. Network application period now open until 3/22!
Don't miss out on a valuable #firstgen resource full of announcements, updates, and institutional highlights. Sign up today to receive the Center newsletter at bit.ly/CenterNewslett….
@mderbBostonU @BU_Tweets @FirstgenCenter Thise efforts are admired from a few states away, too!
First-gen Grad & Professional Students--Registration is OPEN and spaces are LIMITED!
We promised more info about the 7th Annual First-generation Graduate Student Symposium on 2/2 from 1-5 pm ET, so... Registration is now OPEN for this FREE & VIRTUAL prodev opportunity only for current #firstgen grad students. Learn more & register at bit.ly/7FGGSS.
Before the academic year begins, take a moment to browse through our Center Online Learning offerings. Live and OnDemand webinars highlight practices and research through a strengths-based, intersectional, and institution-ready lens. Find your webinar at firstgen.naspa.org/engagement
@monmouthu We are so proud of our EOF scholars!
@FirstgenCenter Enjoy a well-deserved summer break @FirstgenCenter team
Calling all NASPA & COE member institutions! Now is the time to apply for the 2023 #FGCC Grant Opportunity and get UP TO $1,000 in UNRESTRICTED funds to take your #CelebrateFirstGen initiatives to the next level! The deadline is 8/8! Learn more at bit.ly/CelebrateFirst….
Heading to #FGSS23? Join us for a pre-con workshop on 6/25 & explore the unique journey of #Firstgen professionals. Hear from presenters with diverse backgrounds & gain insight into the hidden curriculum often found in professional settings. Learn more at bit.ly/FGSS23
Navigating higher ed as a #Firstgen student can be even more complex when combined with a nonbinary gender identity. Read “They’re Crying in the All-Gender Bathroom: Navigating Belonging in Higher Ed While First Generation & Nonbinary” by Jo D. Wilson at bit.ly/3NgNMBT.
Student mental health impacts academic success. Today @SecBBridges joined @GovMurphy to talk about how New Jersey is putting federal funds to work to meet the needs of our students and campus communities statewide.
#SHHE pre-con workshop: learn how college access & opportunity programs can be scaled to promote #StudentSuccess at your institution. Sun, 6/25, 9 am-12 pm, get the tools to implement a framework on your campus. Register at bit.ly/FGSS23 @usd @COETalk @IdahoStateU
@mderbBostonU @BU_Tweets Congratulations TerrierFirsts graduates! #firstgengraduate #firstgenforward
It's time to celebrate! Congratulations @monmouthu Class of 2023 @FirsttoflyMU first-gen graduates. #firsttoflymonmouth #firstgengraduate #firstgenforward #celebratefirstgen #monmouthalumni
The 2023 NASPA First-generation Student Success Conference, part of the NASPA Conferences on Student Success in Higher Education, will convene June 25-27, 2023. Early Registration is open through this Friday, April 28. Learn more at bit.ly/FGSS23. #SSHE23
@MonmouthHawks @deallakebarco Great effort tonight @MonmouthWBB
@MonmouthHawks @MUHawksWBB Congratulations! Fly Hawks!
The first Accepted Student Day of 2023 for @FirsttoflyMU We love to share our @FirstgenCenter #firstgenforward story with students and familiesinterestedin @monmouthu
Claude Taylor currently serves as Director for Academic Transition and Inclusion and is a lecturer in Communication Studies at Monmouth University. "2/15 - 10:40am-11:40am 2/16 - 2:15pm-3:15pm" buff.ly/409Iixn
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Purdue First-Generati... @PurdueFGHonSoc
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Michelle B @bulnes863
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Urban Coast Institute @MUUrbanCoast
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Melanie Patterson (Li... @melpatterson803
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Monmouth University P... @MonmouthProvost
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MU History & Anthro @MUHistAndAnthro
285 Followers 248 Following Home to History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, and GIS Studies at Monmouth University.
More Than Bootstraps @MBootstraps
104 Followers 314 Following A nonprofit founded by educators who understand the obstacles that first-generation, low-income students face in higher ed. https://t.co/NfxtCBsaVI
Nicole Pulliam, Ph.D @NPulliam_PhD
308 Followers 345 Following Director, Social Justice Academy, Monmouth University; Associate Professor, Educational Counseling & Leadership; Certified Executive & Career Coach
Maria Dykema Erb @mderbBostonU
154 Followers 173 Following Proud First-gen Graduate | Higher Ed & Student Affairs Professional | Educator | Speaker | Author
Rachel Hurley @RMH0013
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Amy Rock @LBMS_SAC
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Fred Williams @fredwill3535
132 Followers 794 Following
CareerSpring @CareerSpringOrg
177 Followers 1K Following Empowering first-generation and/or low-income students through our Career Platform—connecting them with future opportunity!
Sarah E. Whitley, Ph.... @sarahewhitley
597 Followers 1K Following Mama to HBS, CJS, EAS ❤️ Vice President, Center for First-generation Student Success, NASPA. Proud alumna of @UVA. #firstgen #firstgenforward Tweets are my own.
FirstGenRise 🌞 @FirstGenRise
330 Followers 416 Following #Unapologetic | #Author | Redefinition #Strategist | Inspire #firstgen(s) to rise to the top! | *Thoughts are my own.*
Rowan Flying First @RowanFlying1st
248 Followers 111 Following Celebrating & supporting first-generation college students
Profe VillaRReal @DrV_Profe
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Generation Now Founda... @GenNowFDT
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Institute for Global ... @monmouthuIGU
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Dany DeGrave @DanyDeGrave
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Tracy Maldonado @TracyM23
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FIRSTgen Orientation @FirstGenProgram
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Paradoxical_Paradise @ParadoxicalPar2
157 Followers 467 Following An African American Oral History and Mapping Project on Asbury Park at Monmouth University in the Department of History and Anthropology.
Jenna Fleming @MsFleming__
74 Followers 114 Following School Counselor * Behavior Therapist * Future Licensed Associate Counselor *
EmpressLis @Elisa_Beth___
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James K. Winfield, Ed... @jwinfield4
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First Generation Netw... @FirstGenEcon
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Tasha Youngblood Brow... @DrTashaYBrown
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star of bethlehem @ohbethlehem
499 Followers 1K Following Everybody can be great.. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul fueled by love.
NAU1STGEN @nau1stgen
89 Followers 157 Following Recognizing the accomplishments and celebrating stories of first-generation college students, faculty, staff, and alumni of NAU.
Monmouth Magazine @MonmouthUMag
293 Followers 460 Following The award-winning magazine of Monmouth University. Alumni updates: [email protected]. Letters + story ideas: [email protected]. Insta: @monmouthumag!
Sas_Cee @sas_cee
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UAlbany Dean of Stude... @ualbanydos
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Monmouth Athletics Ac... @MonmouthAARC
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Nacada Region 2 @NACADAr2
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FirstGenRise 🌞 @FirstGenRise
330 Followers 416 Following #Unapologetic | #Author | Redefinition #Strategist | Inspire #firstgen(s) to rise to the top! | *Thoughts are my own.*
Monmouth U. Social Ju... @MonmouthU_SJA
137 Followers 127 Following
Lafayette Advising @LafColAdvising
395 Followers 56 Following Lafayette College Office of Advising and Co-Curricular Programs
Lumina Foundation @LuminaFound
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Council for Opportuni... @COETalk
4K Followers 829 Following COE is the only nat’l organization dedicated to furthering the expansion of educational opportunities for low-income & first-gen students #TRIOworks
Monmouth University S... @monmouth_soe
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ECACOMM @ECACOMM
632 Followers 290 Following Founded in 1910, ECA is a professional organization of scholars, teachers, and students of Communication Studies #ECA #ECA2023 #ECA2023HarboringInnovation
Bea Rogers @brogersocean
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CAA_Academics @CAA_Academics
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Stephanie Santos Youn... @Steph_santosyb
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Beth Ricca @lvrDanes
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MU History & Anthro @MUHistAndAnthro
285 Followers 248 Following Home to History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, and GIS Studies at Monmouth University.
Maria Dykema Erb @mderbBostonU
154 Followers 173 Following Proud First-gen Graduate | Higher Ed & Student Affairs Professional | Educator | Speaker | Author
Sarah E. Whitley, Ph.... @sarahewhitley
597 Followers 1K Following Mama to HBS, CJS, EAS ❤️ Vice President, Center for First-generation Student Success, NASPA. Proud alumna of @UVA. #firstgen #firstgenforward Tweets are my own.
Paradoxical_Paradise @ParadoxicalPar2
157 Followers 467 Following An African American Oral History and Mapping Project on Asbury Park at Monmouth University in the Department of History and Anthropology.
MU Bookstore @MU_Bookstore_
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Nicole Pulliam, Ph.D @NPulliam_PhD
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NJ Office of the Secr... @NJHigherEd
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the Othering & Belong... @oandbinstitute
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MU Financial Aid @MUFinAid
324 Followers 159 Following The official twitter page of the Monmouth University Financial Aid Office.
NAU1STGEN @nau1stgen
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La'Tonya Rease Miles ... @DrLTMiles
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First Generation Stud... @FGSofUSC
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America Needs You @AmericaNeedsYou
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Institute for Global ... @monmouthuIGU
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BAD Forum United @bad_union
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PennMed FGLI @PennMedFGLI
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COM @ WCU @wcucom
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Karin Fischer @karinfischer
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First2Finish Shockers @F2FShockers
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EC First Gen @imfirstec
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Oxford First-Gen @OxfordFirstGen
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FirstGenScholars @1stGenScholars
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