Although the United States is in the middle of an unprecedented growth of the Latinx population/community, the numbers are not translating into higher academic achievement rates, particularly in higher education. First-generation Latinx students conti . . .

As the number of first-generation college students (FGCS) increase at California State University, Chico (CSUC), there is much to learn about their involvement on campus. First-generation college students struggle with classroom and campus involvement . . .

Pascarella (2014) stated that nearly 30% of students entering four-year colleges and 50% of students entering community colleges are identifying as first-generation students. Given the increasing number of first-generation students, it is clear that t . . .

Being a first-generation student myself, I have come to understand educational barriers through personal encounters while in the process of obtaining a college degree. While working for Upward Bound Projects at California State University, Chico for f . . .

LatinX students in the United States are not graduating from college at the same rate as their counterparts, especially white students (Fry, 2002). Approximately 51% of Hispanic students graduate with a Bachelor's degree compared to 59% of white stude . . .

The literature shows that first-generation students are among the most disadvantaged groups when considering their opportunities for higher education. They face a number of challenges that impede their academic progress and consequently their success . . .

The current trend in research focuses on the academic journey of Latino males throughout K-12 and college and is designed to look at what educational systems can provide to retain and graduate Latino men (Fry, 2002). The research shows Latino males ar . . .

The focus of this study is to examine 1) how first generation Latino/a students are able to achieve academically and obtain a college degree and how they overcame the challenges they faced. It will look at 2) in what ways cultural norms and/or expecta . . .

The purpose of this project is to create a handbook that provides access to resources that will facilitate the college-going process for first generation college students and their parents. The handbook is written in both Spanish and English in order . . .

The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to examine the successes and setbacks of first-generation and low income transfer students who completed their bachelor’s degree within two years upon transferring to the university. This study involved eigh . . .