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As a proud first-gen college student, I wanted to take this opportunity to #CelebrateFirstGen and share 3 myths about first-generation college students that draw on my lived experience and scholarly expertise.

In a country where education is increasingly essential to economic opportunity and upward mobility, the fact that we are failing to provide all students with equal opportunities for success is nothing short of tragic.

Monica Liggins-Abrams, MPA, MA presenting at the 2020 Great Lakes Regional Student Success conference in Rochester, Michigan.