first generation

University is first public institution to claim top spot in national rankings

UCI’s new vice chancellor for student affairs grew up in the South, is a first-gen college graduate, believes in the transformative nature of higher education and is ‘a big beach person’

UCI financial literacy program for young teens gave incoming, first-generation freshman Dyandra Magdaleno the confidence, practical skills to pursue higher education

DACA student overcomes fear to become outspoken advocate for others

Over 8,000 graduates will participate in commencement ceremonies this month

Ramon Resa ’81 overcame incredible obstacles to become a successful pediatrician who caters to the children of migrant farmworkers

UCI professor documents the diversity of the Asian American community

First-gen alumna gives back to UCI program pivotal to her success

UCI program serves as a support network for students without one

With scholarship support, chemistry grad student Jessica Kelz probes the secrets of carnivorous plants