The Newbury Center and BU Alumni welcome you to
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:
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 […]
Boston University's Spring Induction Ceremony for the Gamma Iota Chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honor Society took place on November 4, 2025. We welcome these inductees to the Boston University Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society:
Join the Newbury Center and the entire BU community as we celebrate the achievements and experiences of our first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. While the official date for the National First-Generation College Celebration is November 8th, we're celebrating for a whole week. The Newbury Center and the entire BU community events: Monday, November 3rd: […]
Let’s give a round of applause to Stephanie Campos, a first-gen BU alum and East Boston resident, on her appointment to Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s SPARK Boston Council, where she’ll connect young adults to civic engagement and community impact. Learn more about Stephanie's story in BU Today's latest article. Read Stephanie's Story Here
Brianna Perales turned her passion for problem-solving into hands-on research through BU’s REM-Includes program, gaining lab skills and confidence as a first-gen engineering student. The program continues to open doors for first-gen and low-income students, giving them early access to groundbreaking STEM opportunities. Learn more about how BU students are bridging the opportunity gap in […]
If you missed our 2025 F1RST Families Summer Transition Program, here's a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the Newbury Center. In this recording, you'll learn all about how we support your student on their unique first-generation journey. From holistic advising to events and workshops, we're here every step of the way. What is a […]
You can now schedule holistic advising meetings right in your MyBU Student Portal! Under the Advising panel, you'll be able to schedule, cancel, and keep track of your meetings all in one place. What is Holistic Advising? Our professional staff is here to support you throughout your time at Boston University, and one method is […]
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 […]