The Center for First-generation Student Success has recognized The University of Texas at Austin as a member of its inaugural cohort of First Forward Institutions, universities committed to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.
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SSI Advisor Honored with Texas EXcellence Award
On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, Jillian Kozlowski, Student Success Initiatives Senior Academic Advisor, was honored by Texas Exes as a 2019 recipient of the James W. Vick Award for Academic Advising.
SSI Hosts Inaugural Student Success Symposium
On Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, The University of Texas at Austin’s Student Success Initiatives hosted its inaugural Student Success Symposium.
Celebrating UT’s First-Generation Students on Campus
“We’ve been making sure we have ways to connect with students, seeing what gaps in resources exist, and improving on services for these students,” says Mike Gutierrez, BA ’13, MEd ’15, Life Member, senior program coordinator for Student Success Initiatives and a first-generation Longhorn himself.
More Than 20% of UT Undergrads are First-Generation College Students
UT joined colleges and universities across the country to #celebratefirstgen by hosting its inaugural on-campus event.
‘I’m here. I did it.’: UT celebrates First-Generation College Celebration Day
The celebration was hosted by the First-Generation Commitment Working Group, an organization dedicated to increasing campus-wide support for first-generation students, in order to provide these students the opportunities to network with each other as well as faculty and staff.