Mount Saint Mary College recently joined educational institutions nationwide in honoring first-generation college students during the annual National First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC).
Students, faculty, and staff gathered to celebrate the resilience, ambition, and achievements of first-generation Knights on Tuesday, November 10. Participants took part in creative craft sessions, personalized customized notebooks with "First Gen Proud" emblems, and posed with themed photo frames to showcase their pride.
Nearly 35 percent of all undergraduate students at the Mount are the first in their families to pursue a four-year college degree. The Mount provides the first-generation Knights with tailored academic coaching, peer tutoring, leadership development, and financial guidance to navigate the transition to higher education. Coupled with individualized guidance from the Center for Academic and Career Services and small class sizes that foster strong faculty mentorship, the college ensures first-generation students are equipped to thrive on campus and achieve long-term career success after graduation.