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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. More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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. More
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... More
Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony – April 9, 2025
Boston University's Spring Induction Ceremony for the Gamma Iota Chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honor Society took place... More
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... More
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... More
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... More