The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is calling all students. Apply by Monday, Nov. 7 to join in the spring of 2023.
According to NASA, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and non-STEM majors are welcome, including but not limited to business and communications. For more information, visit intern.nasa.gov
November 8 marks the 57th anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Higher Education Act, which has helped millions of first-generation students persist to degree completion.
As 2022 also coincides with the 50th anniversaries of the Pell grant and TRIO’s Educational Opportunity Centers and Veterans Upward Bound programs, this year’s celebration will emphasize adult learners.
“The First-Generation College Celebration is an annual opportunity to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of first-gen students, faculty, staff, and alumni,” said Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) president Maureen Hoyler in a statement. “At the same time, we can work together with K-12 and higher education institutions, non-profits, corporations, and interested stakeholders to bring awareness to the needs of this population.”
Launched by COE and the Center for First-generation Student Success in 2017, the First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) has united hundreds of college campuses across the country an often-overlooked population through numerous events, including student rallies, faculty-led panel discussions, artistic performances, and more in recognition of first-generation students, administrators, faculty, and alumni.
The COE was established in 1981 and is dedicated to furthering the expansion of college opportunities for low-income, first-generation students, and students with disabilities in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., the Pacific Islands, and Puerto Rico. Its membership includes more than 1,000 colleges and agencies.
Through its numerous membership services, the Council works in conjunction with colleges, universities, and agencies to help low-income students enter college and graduate. Over a million low-income students and students with disabilities, each year receive college access and retention services through our member colleges and agencies.
“The First-Generation College Celebration brings attention to the accomplishments of a population representing one-third of currently enrolled college students,” said Dr. Sarah E. Whitley, vice president at the Center for First-generation Student Success. “Not only that but advancing an asset-based national narrative on first-generation student experiences and outcomes is one way to help first-gen students understand the tremendous strengths they bring to our communities.”
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