Time to #celebratefirstgen #Purdue students for a finishing a fabulous semester, and heading off to summer #internships, #studyabroad or their first professional jobs. #PurdueUniversity #PurdueDiversity #TheNextGiantLeap #EverGratefulEverTrue #BoilerUp #ThisIsPurdue #PurdueAlumni

Congratulations to all #firstgen #PurdueStudents for blazing the trail for your families. Being the first one to graduate from college isn't easy, so hats off to you for your hard work. Be sure to thank your family members for their support. #PurdueWeDidIt #PurdueGrads

It’s June and you know what that means: time to celebrate #PrideMonth! If you’re on campus over the summer, drop by the ⁦@purduelgbtq⁩ center and ask about the LGBTQ minor at Purdue. It’s a great complement to any major. #boilerup #purdueuniversity #thenextgiantleap #purdue

This isn’t just because of the pandemic. The % who go to college was dropping before Covid and continues after it, especially low-income/first-gen #students. Would like to know how IN compares to other states. ⁦Arika Herron⁩ #purdue #boilerup #nextgiantleap #purduealumni

If you're a first-gen student at #Purdue, have 30 credits, and a GPA of 3.2, then you qualify for Alpha Alpha Alpha, an honor society for first-gens. Watch your email this week for a message from your college with more info. #BoilerUp #PurdueAlumni #thenextgiantleap #thisispurdue

80% of CC stdnts want to transfer to 4yr colleges. After 6 yrs only 8% do. Most #firstgens start at CCs. Could Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana-Lafayette & #purdueuniversity WL campus offer #dualadmission? #boilerup #purduestudents #thenextgiantleap #purduealumni ⁦The Hechinger Report⁩ #evergratefulevertrue

The Hoosier economy is working its way back from 2020 pandemic. This #ThursdayThree spotlights several metrics to see how the Indiana economy is doing. To learn more go to: RIS 2020 - bit.ly/3MRRE9a.

Study from SallieMae and Ipsos reveals that a #firstgenerationcollegestudent is less likely to complete college. Great article for those who want to increase persistence, retention, and success. tinyurl.com/bdey92f3 #boilerup #purdueuniversity #purduealumni #thenextgiantleap

If you know an incoming first-gen freshman who hasn’t yet registered for Boiler Gold Rush, please encourage her/him/them to do so. There will be special programming for these students that week.

Revealing article about recent survey of more than 1,000 first-gen students at 94 colleges across the country. If you want to learn about what these students want and need, this is a must-read story. ⁦Inside Higher Ed⁩ #purdueuniversity #boilerup insidehighered.com/news/2022/07/1…

Want to mentor a student at #purdueuniversity? Consider reaching out to a first-gen. This ⁦Forbes⁩ article explains how a mentor can make a dramatic impact in the life of a student whose parents didn’t go to college. #purduealumni #evergratefulevertrue #thenextgiantleap

#FirstGen students are more likely to melt. Small gestures like an email from a faculty member or alum over the summer can help. Also helpful: ONE point of contact (a navigator) at the college for students to go to over the summer with ANY question.#purdueuniversity #purduealumni

A great article about first-gen #Purdue student Eric Magallanes. Winner of Tyler Trent Courage and Resilience Award. Congrats to him and his parents. #BoilerUp #PurdueAlumni #PurdueUniversity Purdue University #thenextgiantleap Journal & Courier IndyStar Dana HunsingerBenbow tinyurl.com/3yrrwuj2

Boiler Gold Rush has begun at #purdueuniversity! All incoming #freshmen #boilermakers who are #1stgeneration can grab a pin at the co-rec and wear it with pride while they take their #nextgiantleap. #boilerup All Aboard Purdue Purdue University #purduealumni #purdue #thisispurdue

First-gens at #PurdueUniversity should watch for an email this week for an invitation to join an honor society just for them. Great thing to list on a resumé or grad school app. #purdue #BoilerUp #purduealumni #nextgiantleap #thisispurdue #boilermakers

First-gen #purdue students: Join an honor society just for you & hear Eric Magallanes at the induction ceremony. #purdueuniversity #thenextgiantleap #boilerup Kelly Crull Trent Tony Trent #purdueag #purduekrannert #purduelibarts #purduehhs #purdueedu #purdueengineers #purduepolytechnic

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! #Purdue #PurdueUniversity #Boilers #Boilermakers Purdue LCC Latino Student Union

Tomorrow (Tue Oct 11th) is the last day to register to vote in IN for the Nov 8th election. It's easy: go to indianavoters.in.gov. If you're registered in another state, check the rules there. Vote to make your voice heard! #purdueuniversity #BoilerUp #boilermakers #purdue

Mark Nov 7 on your calendar to attend this event for ALL #Purdue first-gens (not just honor society members). Mingle, network, eat, grab some swag, and have fun. 16% of #PurdueUniversity WL students are FG and we hope to see you all there! #BoilerUp #Boilermakers #purduestudents

Repost from purduepolsci about tomorrow's event for all #Purdue first-gens. Great way for students to learn about grad school. All majors are welcome and students don't have to be graduating this year to attend. #boilerup #nextgiantleap #purdueuniversity #thenextgiantleap