Julie Carballo shares the importance of engaging of first-gen students’ families and the impact that has on their success

Julie Carballo, assistant dean for first-gen, transfer and veteran initiatives

The COVID-19 global pandemic has upended life for all, especially college graduates

When the coronavirus pandemic hit, college students’ lives turned upside down. For many, they moved out of dorms and back in with their parents; virtual classes replaced lecture halls.

Arabia Patino ‘20 and Aricela Mendez ’20 discussed how COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted their college experience

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the academic year for some 20 million college students as campuses move to remote learning nationwide.

High school graduation is over. You made it to College–what’s next? Being the first member of your family to attend college can be challenging and nerve-wracking.

North Central College won top national awards at the 2018 Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) conference held March 3-7 in Philadelphia. More than 7,000 student affairs professionals are gathered there from around the world.

North Central College has distinguished itself as a national leader in supporting first-generation students. The College won top awards at the 2018 Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education (NASPA) conference held in Philadelphia.

North Central College welcomed a record number of new first-year students with the 2017-2018 academic term.

Excitement and apprehension. Parents and their college-bound child experience these conflicting feelings. On the one hand, there’s a sense of freedom and accomplishment. On the other hand, there’s a fear of failing and loss.