What’s Your Story? Being the First in the Family to Attend College

What’s Your Story? Being the First in the Family to Attend College

Lumina Foundation and STAR Scholars invite students, researchers, faculty, and practitioners to contribute to an inspiring book that highlights the experiences of individuals who were the first in their families to attend college. This project seeks to document powerful narratives that explore the challenges, triumphs, and transformative impact of education in fostering equity, justice, and social mobility.
We welcome a variety of contributions, including personal stories, reflections, and research, on topics such as:
- The personal journey of being a first-generation college student.
- Challenges and milestones in accessing and navigating higher education.
- Reflections on the intersection of racial justice, equity, and education.
- Institutional or community initiatives that support first-generation students.
- Success stories that highlight the role of education in driving social mobility.
Submission Guidelines

Abstract: 120 words (due by Feb 1, 2025, or earlier).
Full Chapter/Essay: 1,500–2,500 words (due by February 15, 2025, or earlier).

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Submission Guidelines: Abstract: 120 words; Full Chapter/essay: 1,500-2,500 words (due by Feb 15 or before)

For submissions and further inquiries, please get in touch with Dr Krishna Bista at krishna.bista@morgan.edu or Dr Uttam Gaulee at uttam.gaulee@morgan.edu
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First in the Family: Breaking BarriersFirst-Generation College Students and Faculty ExperiencesPersonal Narratives from HBCU/HSI Students, Faculty, and AlumniLeadership Journeys of Minority Presidents or College Senior LeadersImpact of Foreign-Born University LeadersOther
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