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Welcome to UNC’s Week-long Recognition of First-Generation Students 


UNC is celebrating first gen students (and first gen staff and faculty) all week because they deserve the recognition. Being the first in a family to attend college is hard and can come with a lot of hurdles. So we applaud all of you trailblazers on our campus! 


Join us Nov. 4-8, 2024

Monday, Nov. 4

  • UNC’s First-Generation Celebration kicks off with promotions across campus 

Tuesday, Nov. 5

  •  “Stories of First-Generation College Student Success: A Faculty & Student Panel,” virtual event presented by the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning | 11 a.m. to noon, register online 
  • First-Gen Celebration Lunch: Join us to hear more about Student Support Services for first-gen college students and the McNair Scholars program which connects students to research and other scholarly activities in preparation for Ph.D. programs. | Noon to 1 p.m, Holmes Dining Hall  

Wednesday, Nov. 6

  • First-Gen Celebration Lunch | 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Holmes Dining Hall 
  • Advisor Network Listen & Learn Session: First Generation Student Success, email Mikay Elliott to register for this virtual event | 2 -  3 p.m.
  • Explore Career Connections: First-Generation Alumni: Hear about alumni journeys from the classroom and graduation to their current careers and positions of influence. Plus enjoy cookies, brownies, lemonade. | 5 – 6:30 p.m., University Center, Spruce Suites

Thursday, Nov. 7

  • Student Advising Celebration: For academic advisors to share stories, explore new strategies and build a better community to serve first-generation studetns. | 1 - 2 p.m., CETL Classroom
  • UNC Volleyball vs Sacramento State: All UNC’s first-generation student-athletes will be celebrated during the intermission between games.  | 6 p.m., Bank of Colorado Arena

Friday, Nov. 8

  • National First-Generation College Student Celebration Day: Get your First Gen signs, stickers, buttons and more and show support and celebrate all first-gen students! Faculty and staff will distribute promotional materials across campus.