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[PAST EVENT] First-Gen Week: National First-Generation College Celebration Day

November 8, 2024
All day
Location
Campus Wide
Access & Features
  • Open to the public
national first-gen day

Each year on November 8th, we honor the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which expanded college opportunities for low-income and first-generation students. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of first-generation students at William & Mary with a variety of engaging activities throughout the week. Celebrate with us by wearing your First-Gen swag on Friday November 8th and join the LIFT Student Org at the Daily Grind from 3-5pm for First-Gen Friday!

We encourage everyone to share their celebrations on social media! Use the hashtag #CelebrateFirstGen to spread our first-generation celebration.

Together, let's make this week a memorable celebration of our first-generation community at William & Mary.


Sponsored by: Office of First-Generation Student Engagement