Don’t ever doubt what you can do just because you are first-gen. There is a community of us rooting for you!
UW first-generation community members share their challenges, triumphs, lessons learned and advice to future first-gen Huskys. Read a collection of stories from across the UW community about what it means to be “the first.”
Share a first-gen story with us using this National First Generation Day Story Submission Form. If you have any questions, please email Manasi Mishra.
Stories
Reflections of a First Generation Student
Sheila Edwards Lange, Chancellor of the University of Washington Tacoma, shares her learning and experience that have shaped her as an educator. Read more about her story and UW Tacoma’s deep commitment to first-generation students.
Celebrating first-generation students
UW Bothell’s annual celebration has grown into a three-day event to honor and support faculty, staff, students, and alumni who identify as first-generation students.
Sharing my journey, from first-gen to provost
Provost Tricia Serio shares the inspiring story of how she found her passion for science as a first-gen student and how mentorship shaped her journey.
The Raap Approach
How Melissa Raap’s first-generation college student experience shapes her work today.
Becoming Doctor June Hairston
A First-Generation College Student Journey.
UW Alumni Share What Being a First-Gen College Graduate Means to Them
Hear from UW alumni who identify as first-generation college graduates to share their own stories about their college experiences. Share your story, too!
What Being First Generation Means to These Students
UW School of Medicine faculty, residents, fellows and students share what being first generation means to them.
Closing the gap for first-gen students
Samantha Penjaraenwatana tells her story of empowerment as a first-generation student at UW Bothell.