ASU TRIO to Celebrate National First Generation College Student Day

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Fri, 11/05/2021 - 12:00

Alabama State University’s TRIO Program joins other institutions of higher education from around the nation to celebrate National First Generation College Student Day on November 8-10, 2021.

November 8 marks the 56th anniversary of the signing of the 1965 Higher Education Act (HEA), which has helped millions of first-generation, low-income/under-resourced students persist to degree completion.

ASU will host several events celebrating this historic date. The complete schedule is below:

November 5

11-12:30 p.m.

First Gen Friday: Meet us on the Yard Near the Equinox

November 8

11 a.m.

Celebrating National First Generation College Student Day

Facebook LIVE

www.facebook.com/asu

2 p.m.

Celebration Day Panel Discussion Facebook

November 9

1 p.m.

Lunch and Learn

6 p.m.

Virtual Celebration Party

November 9

Mental Health Wednesday

Alabama State University (ASU) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of ASU may be directed in writing to SACSCOC at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Ga., 30033-4097, or by calling 404-679-4500 or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.SACSCOC.org)

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ASU TRIO to Celebrate National First Generation College Student Day