For This Graduating First-Gen Boston University Student, “I Ended Up Exactly Where I Wanted to Be”
Jayde Best’s first-gen journey is one many of us can relate to: navigating a new beginning, self-discovery, and finding community. After discovering the Newbury Center and being introduced to Maria Dykema Erb, Jayde knew she wasn’t alone. Learn more about Jayde’s story in BU Today’s latest article. Read Jayde’s Story Here
From Napkins to Coat Check: Dining Etiquette for First-Gen Students
“Always greet the host, don’t order anything too expensive, and be on time” — BU lecturer Lisa Flores is a master of business dining etiquette. Last month, she hosted The Art of Modern Business Etiquette Dinner to teach first-gen students the ins and outs of attending a formal dinner. Check out what BU Today says […]
How BU Became a National Model and Destination for First-Generation Students
The Newbury Center stands as a pillar of light for first-generation college students all over campus. In this BU Today article, learn how it got started and how it’s changed the lives of so many at BU. Read it HERE.
Resource Guide: Everything BU International Students and Faculty Need to Know Right Now
Amid rising concerns for the safety and protection of international students and scholars across the country, many questions are coming from Boston University’s own international community—around their visas, their legal rights, their international travel plans, and other issues. BU Today has compiled a list of resources and important information that the University has put together (as […]
First-Gen Graduation Pinning Ceremony 2025
First-Generation Graduation Pinning Ceremony 2025 Graduation is always a reason to celebrate, but it’s an especially proud occasion for first-generation students. Before Commencement each May, we hold a pinning ceremony to celebrate BU’s first-gen graduates. Each student participating in the ceremony invites a guest—a family member or other supporter—who will have the honor of “pinning” […]
2025 Newbury Center Summer Fund Application Open!
Newbury Center Summer Fund Application Now Live for 2025 The Newbury Center Summer Fund is a selective program designed for a small cohort of first-generation undergraduate students. It provides a living allowance stipend of $4,500 to support participation in experiential learning opportunities during the summer. It is funded from a generous donation to the Newbury Center. […]
Blue Light Hours: A Conversation with Bruna Dantas Lobato
Blue Light Hours Book Discussion Thursday, March 20, 2025 5:30 – 7:30 PM Howard Thurman Center, Room 205 808 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 RSVP Here! Bruna Dantas Lobato, an award-winning translator and first-generation college graduate, will be discussing her sensitive debut novel, Blue Light Hours at the Howard Thurman Center. Join us as she […]
Celebrating My Achievements as a First-Generation College Student
Malia Montalvo, a first-gen undergraduate student earning her BA in Advertising in the College of Communication, was recently featured in the following BU Today article. We love to see our first-gen students sharing their stories! Read the Article
8th Annual First-Generation Graduate Student Symposium
Join the Newbury Center and Co-Sponsors for the 8th Annual First-Generation Graduate Student Symposium When: February 7, 2025 Where: via Zoom Join the Boston University Newbury Center, Duke University First-Generation Graduate Student Network, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS, along with our Cooperating Sponsor, FirstGen Forward, for our […]
Brianna Bourne: Mentor Connections!
First-Gen Graduate Student Featured in Mentorship Spotlight Article Brianna Bourne, a first-gen graduate student earning her MA in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine in the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, was recently featured in the following Boston University Alumni & Friends article. We love to see our first-gen students taking advantage of mentorship […]