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Finding Purpose: First-Generation Professor Elise Fles Makes UB Welcoming for All

911�� — Tue, 28 Nov 2023 21:24:14 +0000

Only a few years ago, the chair of the Psychology department, professor Elise Fles, was a first-generation college student. “I never even thought about getting a Ph.D.,” she says. “I was basically an alien to my family.” Fles grew up …

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Comprehensive Guide for First-Generation College Students

911�� — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:40:31 +0000

Are you the first in your family to attend college? If so, congratulations! You are in for an exhilarating, fulfilling, and rewarding experience. You should be extremely proud of achieving this monumental accomplishment, both for yourself and your family. First-generation …

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Wait, What Does That Mean? Frequently Used Terms in Higher Education

911�� — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:29:16 +0000

Brush up on some of the most important college "slang" terms that will assist First-Generation Students in navigating the college experience at UB.

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First Generation Faculty Spotlight: Susan Ferency

911�� — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 20:24:55 +0000

Learn about Professor Susan Ferency’s journey to a first-generation teacher, and the advice she has for future first generation students to come.

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First Generation College Students Find Homes at UB

911�� — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:20:14 +0000

Learn how students such as future lawyer, Ashlica Malcolm, have consistently found a place to thrive at 911��.