Alumni

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Terrier F1RSTS – The First-Generation Network

Be part of the BU first-gen community by signing up for BU Connects and joining the Terrier F1RSTS – The First-Generation Network subgroup.  Build your network with fellow first-gen alumni, undergraduate/graduate/professional students, faculty, staff, and allies; and watch for special events and mentoring opportunities with current first-gen students.

Not sure if you’re a Terrier F1RST alum?  Check out the definitions below:

  • Undergraduate alum – an alum whose parents/guardian/caregivers did not earn bachelor’s degrees, although elder siblings or cousins may be attending college already or have earned four-year degrees
  • Graduate/Professional alum – an alum whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree, such as a JD or MD.

News

Celebrating Military-Affiliated Terrier F1RSTS on Veterans Day!

We are excited to highlight three of our military-affiliated Terrier F1RSTS on Veterans Day! We thank ALL of our military-affiliated students, whether they are veterans, active duty, ROTC, in the Reserves, or family members! Name: Tony Cameron Home State: North Carolina Undergrad Institution: University of Massachusetts Lowell Current Degree Program:  Master of Social Work, Online Program […]

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Newbury Center Welcome and Orientation – Fall 2025

What is a first-generation undergrad student?  A student in the first generation of their family to go to college (i.e., a student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn bachelor’s degrees, although elder siblings and cousins may be attending college already or have earned four-year degrees). What is a first-generation graduate/professional student?  A student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did […]

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Upcoming Events and Workshops

First-Gen Fuel Up Friday

Day: Friday Nov 7th Time: 9:00am - 11:00am 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04
First-gen Grad & Professional Students

First-Gen Friday for Graduate and Professional Students

Day: Friday Nov 7th Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04

Newbury Center Closure

Day: Monday Nov 10th Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

First-Gen College Celebration

Day: Monday Nov 10th Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm GSU Metcalf Ballroom, 1 Silber Way # 9, Boston, MA 02215

Weekly First-Gen Support Group

Day: Tuesday Nov 11th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave. Suite B04, Boston, MA, 02215

Elevate Maker Space

Day: Wednesday Nov 12th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave. Suite B04, Boston, MA, 02215

First-Gen Fuel Up Friday

Day: Friday Nov 14th Time: 9:00am - 11:00am 755 Commonwealth Ave, Suite B04

Weekly First-Gen Support Group

Day: Tuesday Nov 18th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Newbury Center, 755 Commonwealth Ave. Suite B04, Boston, MA, 02215