Information and resources for those who identify as First Generation / Low Income
The following resources are curated specifically to assist students who identify as first-generation or low income college students, and all students who support the advancement of students who identify as first-generation or low income, explore their interests, find opportunities that best suit their needs and desires, and attain the goals they set for themselves.
We hope to continue to add resources that might be helpful and if you find something valuable, please share it with us.
Duke Career Center Professional Development Fund
Through the Professional Development Fund, the Duke Career Center provides funding to support or supplement the career development of students with demonstrated financial need. Students are eligible to apply for no more than one professional development request per academic year.
Dr. Whitney Gaskins from the University of Cincinnati shares her views on the importance of diversity in the field of engineering: “It is so important to have diverse students in engineering because we are problem solvers. Engineers work in the …
By Stacia Solomon (she/her)
Stacia Solomon (she/her)Director, Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture
Mistakes often provide our biggest opportunities to learn and grow. But how can we avoid falling into the same traps repeatedly? Cheryl Strauss Einhorn’s article outlines constructive ways to make choices that lead …
By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him)Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
The American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and Elon University have developed a student-facing guide about artificial intelligence titled “AI-U 1.0: A student guide to navigating college in the artificial intelligence era.”
The guide helps students understand …
By Megan Wilson (she/her)
Megan Wilson (she/her)Associate Director, Communications and Outreach
Did You Know We Have Affinity Pageson the Career Hub? | 1 minute read
At the Duke Career Center, we’re committed to curating content that applies to all aspects of your career development journey. That’s why we’ve create 13 dedicated …
By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him)Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
INROADS Internship program prepares talented diverse students across the country for corporate readiness with business soft skills, real world leadership development activities, academic …
