The First-Generation Center has been making headlines since first opening our doors at Maxcy College in the fall of 2024!
April 14, 2026 - FirstGen Forward recently welcomed the University of South Carolina into its newest class of FirstGen Forward Network Champions. Network Champion institutions are an exclusive group serving as national leaders in advancing first-generation efforts and contributing to an important knowledge base of evidence-based practices, leadership engagement, and scaling student supports.
March 3, 2026 - From a weekly newsletter to partnerships across campus, the First-Generation Center works with offices including the Career Center, Student Success Center, Counseling and Psychology Service, Office of Enrollment Management and more to expand services for first-generation students.
January 13, 2026 - Check out this article recognizing five special Gamecocks for their social justice work—including two first-gen students, Shalaia Myers and Kim Tena.
November 11, 2025 - Last week, we proudly celebrated our annual First-Generation Celebration Week at the University of South Carolina -- a time to honor, uplift, and connect our vibrant first-generation student community. From November 3-7, we hosted a series of events focused on empowerment, recognition, and belonging.
September 19, 2025 - Sophomore history major reflects on his experience in the First-Generation Living and Learning Community…
July 22, 2025 - Building first-gen students’ social capital should be a priority. While mentoring programs between first-year students and upper-class students are a common practice for connecting students with their peers as they adjust to campus—don’t stop there. Go beyond…
June 6, 2025 - Dr. LaNaé Budden (First-Generation Center, Director), Melissa Kupfer (First-Generation Center, Assistant Director), and Parth Dave (Junior, first-gen biological sciences major) shared the many benefits the First-Generation Center provides to all first-gen students at USC at the News 10 studios in Columbia, SC.
March 17, 2025 - The small group of students in USC’s first generation living and learning community (LLC) who gathered in the warm reception room at the Anne Frank Center on Feb. 21 didn’t know quite what they were getting into. All these students knew was that Epic Games had partnered with the Anne Frank Center to…
March 5, 2025 - Hear from Casey Fox, associate director of integrated services from the University of South Carolina, who leads the university’s integrated mental health program…
February 7, 2025 - Networking is key to career success, but it can be hard to know where to start. First-Gen Networking Dinners provide a relaxed space to connect with professionals, mentors, and…
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