UT joined colleges and universities across the country to #celebratefirstgen by hosting its inaugural on-campus event.
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UT Austin Records Its Highest Four-Year Graduation Rate
The university has made especially noteworthy improvements in the four-year graduation rates of first-generation college students and students eligible for Pell grants.
Meet Maria Alvarez, Class of 2018
As the first in her family to go to college, Maria Alvarez said she didn’t know what to expect when she arrived at The University of Texas at Austin. She credits programs such as the University Leadership Network with helping her gain confidence and succeed.
Meet Lawrence Garvin, II, Class of 2018
“I’m halfway through my goal of becoming a doctor right now, and UT was the best place for me to come,” [Garvin] said.
Meet Shania Williams, Class of 2019
From wrestling competitively to riding motorcycles, Williams is drawn to action. So, it comes as no surprise that she’s preparing for a career in emergency medicine.
Meet Luciana Gutierrez-Moreno, Class of 2020
Since arriving on campus from El Paso, she has found her true passion and plans to take what she learns in the McCombs School of Business to help improve the lives of children around the world.