The First-Generation Center has been making headlines since first opening our doors at Maxcy College in the fall of 2024!
March 17, 2025 - The small group of students in USC’s first generation living and learning community (LLC) who gathered in the warm reception room at the Anne Frank Center on Feb. 21 didn’t know quite what they were getting into. All these students knew was that Epic Games had partnered with the Anne Frank Center to...
March 5, 2025 - Hear from Casey Fox, associate director of integrated services from the University of South Carolina, who leads the university’s integrated mental health program...
February 7, 2025 - Networking is key to career success, but it can be hard to know where to start. First-Gen Networking Dinners provide a relaxed space to connect with professionals, mentors, and...
February 6, 2025 - USC’s First-Generation Center has launched the First-Generation Student Advisory Board (FG SAB) to amplify first-gen student voices and strengthen support on campus. Formed in December...
February 3, 2025 - A new initiative at the University of South Carolina unifies assistance for students who are the first in their families to attend college to guide them through...
January 9, 2025 - As a first-gen student, Lexi experienced many challenges, but despite these hurdles, she became an active leader by playing a role in the development of the First-Generation Center at the University of South Carolina...
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