Marquette College of Business - First Generation Panel & Celebration

1103 West Wisconsin Avenue,Milwaukee WI 53233

08 November, 2021

Description

An evening celebrating First -generation students, alumni, and their accomplishments. Join the Marquette University College of Business as we celebrate our First-Generation college students and alumni. Hear from a panel of First Generation COBA alumni and learn about the successes and challenges they faced while navigating college life at Marquette, and the accomplishments they have achieved since graduation. 5:45 p.m. - welcome by Dean Tim Hanley and panel introduction6:30 p.m. - networking receptionThis event is part of a campus-wide celebration of National First Generation College Celebration. Marquette recently received First-gen Forward designation. The Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation, recently announced the 2021-22 First-gen Forward cohort. The First-gen Forward designation recognizes institutions of higher education who have demonstrated a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students. Selected institutions receive professional development, community-building experiences, and a first look at the Center’s research and resources. We welcome our alumni panelists: