JMU First-Generation Student Success

Hello, October! 🍂 Don’t miss out, join us at our upcoming events this month! 
 

Essentials Bingo=checked off the list✅ Thanks for playing, your energy made the night a success🎉 Huge shoutout to our donors- we couldn’t have done it without you!🙌 Tag the friends you can spot in the comments👀


Thank you to:
, Donna Harper and Faculty Emeriti Community

Get ready for the Great Lock In! 🎉 Join our events to build skills for success and connect with other students. It’s the perfect chance to learn, grow, and have fun together.

Welcome back, Dukes! 💜 Start the year at our First-Gen Welcome Dinner, free Yucatán bowls, new friends, and connections with campus resources (CMSS, CGE, UCC, OCL, Learning Centers). Bring a friend and see what else we’ve got planned for August! 🎉

Comment below who you’re bringing with you 👇

🎉 We’re hiring student workers! Join our team and help amplify First-Gen stories at JMU, all while building your resume and making a real impact.

📌 Must be Federal Work-Study eligible (FAFSA required)
📍 Apply now — link in bio!

🌸✨ The semester’s wrapping up, but the fun isn’t over! April & May are packed with events—come compete, connect, and make the most of these last few weeks!

Make an impact after graduation with VCAC! Support students’ college journey, gain professional skills, and join a strong network.

PLUS free meal for seniors at our info session! Don’t miss out!

A huge thank you to Pendleton Community Bank for sponsoring our four financial workshops during the 2024-2025 school year! We’d also like to give a special shout-out to our workshop speaker, Jeff Hulett, for educating our students on how to manage and feel confident with their finances. We had an amazing turnout, with 400 students attending the programs!
 
Our gratitude extends to the Reddix Center for First-Generation Students, Off-Campus Living, and Jeff for their support in organizing these events.
 
Once again, thank you to everyone who helped make this series a reality, and to our students who participated!

Workshops are back! 🎉 Swipe to check out this month’s lineup, and let us know in the comments which event you’re most excited for!

To our incredible first-gen Dukes who took the stage—you were the stars of the night! 🌟 Your talent, energy, and creativity made the 2nd annual First-Gen’s Got Talent show unforgettable (1/2).
 
We also want to extend a special thank you to our sponsors, whose generous support helped bring this event to life.
 
Did you attend the show? Tell us what you enjoyed most, and don’t forget to tag us if you have any photos or videos!

Happy First-Generation Day!

Today, we celebrate and honor our first-gen Dukes who continue to show up and navigate higher education. We admire your grit and determination as the first in your family to be in these spaces. Remember, you are welcome here, and you belong. We will continue to celebrate your wins and hold space for you during the lows.

A big thank you to our JMU faculty, staff, and students who joined our First-Gen College Celebration.

Drop your words of wisdom or encouragement for our first-gen Dukes below. 👇👇The first, but not the last!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Grocery Bingo! 🥳

Comment below with prize ideas you’d love to see next time. If you spot yourself in any of these photos, tag yourself!

A huge shoutout to our amazing sponsors—your support made this event possible, and we truly appreciate it.