Topic: first-generation

Justice Douglas seated in a classroom
Business and Community | October 2, 2019

Nevada Supreme Court justice helps launch a program to ensure first-generation and minority students succeed in law school.

Man stands with back to a whiteboard, talking to students
Campus News | September 27, 2019

Criminal justice mentorship program helps first-generation students navigate college

Erica Mosca seated at a table
People | August 7, 2019

Through a nonprofit she founded, alumna Erica Mosca helps low-income high school students get to — and then succeed — in college.

Michael and Gloria Flores
People | May 20, 2019

Gloria Flores and her son, Michael, share a stage as they both earn degrees on the same day.

Exterior of residence halls
Campus News | January 23, 2019

The themed residence hall floor, named for the county's first black landholder, offers students a place to explore African American identity.

Kris Engelstad McGarry in lobby
People | October 10, 2018

Kris Engelstad McGarry and the Engelstad Family Foundation are helping make the dreams of dozens of UNLV School of Medicine students come true.

woman standing with street behind her
People | June 6, 2018

Ivet Aldaba-Valera was the first in her family to graduate from college and now she’s helping other first-generation students get to the finish line, too.

woman outside
People | May 9, 2018

The Las Vegas native completed her undergrad at Reno and returned home for law school. After graduation, she’ll head north again for a clerkship in Carson City.

Martha Morales standing at a podium
People | February 28, 2018

Working against the odds, this alumna became the first in her family to attain a college education and launch an ambitious career.