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.

Parents and their college-bound child experience 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.