The Newbury Center

Defining First-Generation Students

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Terrier F1RSTS

Thousands of BU students are the first in their families to attend college or to seek graduate and professional degrees. We proudly call them “Terrier F1RSTS.” We admire the resilience and self-reliance of these trailblazing students and strive to provide practical resources to help them succeed.  Get to know some of our Terrier F1RSTS by checking out the videos on the “Learn More” page.

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A First-Gen Forward Institution

Boston University is proud to have been named a First-gen Forward institution. This designation recognizes our commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.

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News

New Terrier-Run Podcast Aims to Be a Resource for First-Gen Latina Students

Vicky Plasencia (COM’23) created project with guidance from BU’s Newbury Center Vicky Plasencia (COM’23), a public relations major and international student from Argentina, created the First-Gen Latina Podcast to help other first-generation college students navigate financial aid and other challenges of university life.   With the help of BU’s Newbury Center, a campus support service for first-generation college […]

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First-Gen Graduation Pinning Ceremony 2023

Third-Annual First-Generation Graduation Pinning Ceremony The Newbury Center invited all Terrier F1RSTS graduating this May to join us for our 3rd Annual First-Generation Graduation Pinning Ceremony on Friday, May 19th, from 7:30-9:30pm. We recognized 184 of our graduating first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Boston University’s third annual First-Gen Graduation Pinning Ceremony was live-streamed on […]

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Upcoming Events and Workshops

Virtual Resume & Cover Letter Review Drop-Ins

Day: Tuesday Jun 6th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Online

Virtual Resume & Cover Letter Review Drop-Ins

Day: Wednesday Jun 7th Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Online

Seniors: Let’s Navigate the Job Search - Interviewing and Negotiation

Day: Thursday Jun 8th Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Virtual Resume & Cover Letter Review Drop-Ins

Day: Thursday Jun 8th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Online

Virtual Resume & Cover Letter Review Drop-Ins

Day: Monday Jun 12th Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Online
Faculty Staff

Terrier F1RSTS Advocates Module III Training for Faculty & Staff

Day: Tuesday Jun 13th Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Resume & Cover Letter Review Drop-Ins

Day: Tuesday Jun 13th Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Online

Virtual Resume & Cover Letter Review Drop-Ins

Day: Wednesday Jun 14th Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm Online
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