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First-Generation Freshmen Get Some Eastern Exposure
Four University of Kentucky freshmen in the First Generation Living Learning Community have been invited to give presentations at the Eastern Communication Association convention in Boston.
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UK Programs Help First-Generation College Students
In 2009, a Texas-based foundation chose the University of Kentucky for an extremely targeted pilot program: take 20 incoming freshmen whose parents never had any college classes, and help the students through. Read More [PDF]

UK First Scholars Meet with Benefactors, Eric and Deb Suder
President Eli and Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto hosted a reception for the UK First Scholars and their benefactors, Eric and Deb Suder, at Maxwell Place on Feb. 2. Read More [PDF]

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