First-Generation Center

Join us today (NOVEMBER 11) on Zoom from noon-1 PM to learn more about Education Abroad @UofSC! Share the link with a friend, family member, or loved one! 🔴 Here's the Zoom link—see you at noon (12 PM): ow.ly/9Ubv50WRwmI #FirstGenGamecocks @UofSC #UofSC @uscstudyabroad

Join us today (OCTOBER 1) between 1-2 PM at Maxcy College to see how you can prepare to apply for your US passport! 🔴 See more information on this workshop series: ow.ly/13jP50WRvor #FirstGenGamecocks @UofSC #UofSC @uscstudyabroad

Recognize first-generation students, graduate students, faculty, staff, or alumni who are creating a positive impact in the community! See the nomination criteria and submit your nominee BEFORE SEPTEMBER 26: bit.ly/1stgenawards @UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC

Stop by the Russell House today (SEPTEMBER 15) between 11 AM - 3 PM to see how you can apply and prepare for an education abroad experience! 🔴 See more information on this workshop series: ow.ly/13jP50WRvor #FirstGenGamecocks @UofSC #UofSC @uscstudyabroad

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Join us TODAY at our Education Abroad workshop if you are interested in learning how to study abroad! ✈️🌍 🔴 First-Gen Education Abroad Kickoff 🟠 TODAY, Sep. 10, 12–1 PM 🟡 Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton St) 🗓️ ow.ly/6sZH50WT8lK @UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks @uscstudyabroad

Interested in education abroad? ✈️ Join us for our fall semester Study Abroad series, kicking off September 10! 🔴 First-Gen Education Abroad Kickoff Event 🟠 Sep. 10, 2025, Noon – 1 p.m. 🟡 Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton Street) @UofSC #UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks @uscstudyabroad

We appreciate our first-gen supporters who took time out of their summer break to learn new ways to engage and connect with first-gen students at the @UofSC! Add a calendar reminder to check it out if you haven't already: bit.ly/usc-firstgen-module #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC

First-Gen Family Weekend Brunch Saturday, Sep. 13, 2025, 10 a.m. – NOON Location: The First-Generation Center at Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton St.) Serving: Scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, fruit, coffee, juice and water provided. RSVP required: garnetgate.sa.sc.edu/event/1…

Want to know more about the First-Gen Mentoring Program at the @UofSC? Learn more at the Fall 2025 First-Gen Mentoring Program Kickoff by REGISTERING ON GARNET GATE: ow.ly/a7bW50WHHCk SEPTEMBER 3 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Capstone 101 - Campus Room

JOIN US AT THE OPEN HOUSE DROP-IN TODAY @UofSC! 😎 FREE FOOD, NEW RENOVATIONS IN MAXCY, FUN GIVEAWAYS, AND MORE! 🔴 TODAY, Wednesday, August 20 🟠 1-3 PM 🟡 Maxcy College (1332 Pendleton St) #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC #SpursUp

The First Pass Program offers a select group of first-generation undergraduate students at the @UofSC a chance to receive a free passport and engage in education abroad workshops and experiences. 🔴 MUST APPLY BY SEPT 3: ow.ly/bfsB50WGP2Y #UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks

Meet Myah McNeil, a Senior Information Science major! If you are a first-gen student or graduate @UofSC, and would like to share your exciting news, simply submit the First-Gen Spotlight form at: bit.ly/first-gen-spotlight #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC

Recognize first-generation students, graduate students, faculty, staff, or alumni who are creating a positive impact in the community! See the nomination criteria and submit your nominee BEFORE SEPTEMBER 26: bit.ly/1stgenawards @UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC

First-Gen Gamecocks, you are invited to our OPEN HOUSE DROP-IN: Wednesday, August 20 1-3 PM Maxcy College FREE FOOD, FUN GIVEAWAYS, AND MORE! Check out our calendar so you don't miss more exciting events like this: bit.ly/first-gen-calendar #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC @UofSC

Meet Mx. Lenyx Coviak, a Senior Political Science and Junior Social Work major! If you are a first-gen student or graduate @UofSC, and would like to share your exciting news, simply submit the First-Gen Spotlight form at: bit.ly/first-gen-spotlight #FirstGenGamecocks #UofSC

Your mentor is a @UofSC professional resource who will encourage you to set out and achieve goals, and teach you about high-impact engagement opportunities, campus resources, and future career possibilities: Sign up by AUG 25: bit.ly/firstgen-mentors #UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks

Get paid with an internship with the @UofSC Press team! Each intern will earn a stipend of $1,000, to be paid out over the course of their semester with the Press (over 14 weeks/10 hours per week). Acquisitions - app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jo… Publishing - app.joinhandshake.com/emp/jo…

Future first-gen mentors @UofSC , please don't forget to sign up by August 15! #UofSC #FirstGenGamecocks #FirstGen

Today, LaNaé Budden, Ed.D. and Melissa Kupfer presented on during the NASPA Student Success in Higher Education Conference: “From Vision to Reality: Designing a First-Gen Center in One Year Through Collaborative Partnerships." @UofSC @NASPAtweets @FirstgenForward