Articles tagged: first generation students

News

Georgetown celebrates National First-Generation College Celebration Week

Nov. 8th marked the 60th anniversary of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which authorized programs to support students disadvantaged by socioeconomic barriers when accessing academic opportunities. By creating initiatives... Read more

By December 9, 2025

Podcasts

Post Pitch: Launch of First-Generation Experience Mentorship Club

Welcome back to Post Pitch! This week, the Voice’s podcast producer Romy Abu-Fadel interviews our News writer, Bridgette Jeonarine. about her piece highlighting Georgetown’s new club, The Georgetown University First-Generation... Read more

By and December 4, 2025

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Georgetown students start mentorship club for first-generation high school seniors

While attending George Washington University’s 2023 Admitted Students Day, first-generation college student Laura Alcalá Penelas (CAS ’28) and her mother took a trip to the Hilltop.  Prior to this visit,... Read more

By November 17, 2025

News Commentary

One year in, the First Fellows program continues to give first-generation students community

Entering college as a first-generation student can be intimidating—to say the least. I’m often surrounded by people who are knowledgeable about everything college-related, whereas I know very little. As a... Read more

By April 22, 2025

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Students react to Georgetown joining the Common App and considering Pell-eligibility in admissions

Georgetown announced Thursday that the university is launching a three-year pilot program that will allow students to apply to Georgetown via the Common Application. The program will start in the... Read more

By March 27, 2025