Being a first-generation college graduate is an incredible accomplishment that is nothing short of life-changing. For some first-gen college grads, their circumstances might be that their parents immigrated from other countries and weren’t able to get a degree. For others, …
The specific attributes that leaders of color bring can be the key to unlocking great leadership — for everyone. To better understand the relationship between leadership …
By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his)Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
In an increasingly diverse and multicultural society, educators need to incorporate culturally responsive instruction across all levels in education. Teachers should include ethnic and cultural diversity, but also other forms such as religious, socioeconomic status, gender identity, language background, and …
What does it mean to be a first-generation, low-income student at Duke? Many feel anomalous, hidden and two steps behind. But more overwhelmingly, members of the first-generation, low-income community say they are tenacious, …
By Megan Wilson (she/her)
Megan Wilson (she/her)Associate Director, Communications and Outreach
Check out video stories from first-gen students, read student blogs and discover colleges that have special programs to support their first-gen students. We feature YouTube video testimonials from first-gen students and graduates from across the country. Watch some below or …
By Megan Wilson (she/her)
Megan Wilson (she/her)Associate Director, Communications and Outreach
INROADS Internship program prepares talented diverse students across the country for corporate readiness with business soft skills, real world leadership development activities, academic …
Jenny Johnson (she/her) 
Greg Victory (he/him/his) 
Chloë Benjamin (she/her) 
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them) 
