It's "I'm First" week! Leading up to National First Gen Day, join us as we celebrate first-generation college students, their stories, and their accomplishments. More on "I'm First" week & events around campus: https://bit.ly/3SqiZWs | Northwestern University

Today, on National First-Generation College Celebration Day, we celebrate the courage, resilience, and achievements of first-generation students—and we confront the data shaping their future. A new Pell Institute research brief shows that the percentage of first-generation students in college has fallen from 66% in 1996 to 53% in 2020. While the nation is more educated overall, many first-gen students still face steep barriers to access, affordability, and support. Let’s recommit to making highe