First-generation Student Center

Office of First-Generation Student News

Upcoming Events

Check back periodically to see upcoming events for first-gen students!

You are always welcome to pop-in the First-gen Student Lounge (Holtz Hall, Room 101) from Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM.

First-Generation Stories Podcast 2022

Listen/watch various interviews of K-State faculty, staff, and students on what it means to be First-generation. Dustin Meritt, Professor of Practice in the College of Education and First-gen graduate, hosts.

Faculty/Staff:

Dr. Thomas Lane, Dean of Student Life (Video)

Dr. Debbie Mercer, Dean of College of Education (Video)

Ryan Van Dusen, Compliance and Conflict Resolution Manager (Sound)

Students:

Tram Pham, Business Major (Video)

Tyoni Williams, Mass Communications Major (Sound)

Kevin Johnson, President of Tri-Alpha and Geology Major (Sound)

Scholarly Research and Engagement