After three years at Georgia Tech and 26 years of service in the University System of Georgia, Brent Griffin, Director of Retention and Graduation Initiatives and Senior Assistant Registrar, has announced his plans to retire at the end of June...

"The First" is a bold and inspiring title but also one that comes with challenge and difficulty. The Office of Undergraduate Education is proud of our first-generation students, and we hope the stories of two recent first-generation graduates will inspire...

The First-gen Forward designation recognizes institutions of higher education that have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students. Selected institutions receive professional development, community-building experiences, and a first look at the Center’s research and...

First-Generation Student Programs (FGSP), one of the newest programs within the Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE), received a facelift this year after Dr. Charmaine Troy was hired on as the inaugural First-Generation and Limited Income Program and Operations Manager. FGSP...

Georgia Tech First-Generation Student Programs and Mentor Collective have formed a new partnership to match peer mentors with incoming first-generation students. The goal of the program is to assist first-generation students who seek one-on-one support and guidance throughout their first...

When the Complete College Georgia (CCG-GT) initiative launched in 2011, targeting support for Georgia Tech’s first-generation students quickly became a priority among campus leaders. The first in their families to attend college, first-generation students are in many ways pioneers. But...