WHAT IS FIRST-GEN DAY?
The term first-generation refers to students who are the first in their families to attend college.
November 8th was selected as the data for the annual National First-Generation College Celebration to honor the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Why Green?
We wear green to highlight growth, opportunity, and Go!
Champions Awards
In celebration of National First-Generation College Student Day on November 8th each year, the MFOS office selects individuals and departments who have gone above and beyond in their support of first-generation student success! These award winners have dedicated their time and efforts to foster a welcoming and supportive environment for first-generation students to thrive and excel at the University of Florida!
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2022 Award Winners
Jess Mercier
UF International Center![Image](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Jess-Mercier-scaled.jpg)
Dr. TehQuin Forbes
UF Honors Program![Image](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/TehQuin-Forbes.jpg)
UF Salesforce Development Team
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Career Connections Center
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2021 Award Winners
Alexandrea Glenn
Assistant University Librarian![Alexandrea Glenn posing with Dr. Leslie Pendleton and Dr. D'Andra Mull](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/211108_MFOS_FirstGenCollegeDay_071.jpg)
Dr. Cecilia "CC" Suarez
Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication![Dr. Suarez posing with Dr. Pendleton and Dr. Mull](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/211108_MFOS_FirstGenCollegeDay_064.jpg)
Samuel Proctor Oral History Program
![Samuel Proctor Oral History Program staff posing for photo](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/211108_MFOS_FirstGenCollegeDay_079.jpg)
UF Bookstore
![Bob Blake from the UF Bookstore posing with Dr. Pendleton and Dr. Mull](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/211108_MFOS_FirstGenCollegeDay_086.jpg)
2020 Award Winners
Karley Counts
Associate Director, Reitz Union![Karley Counts](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_8112-scaled.jpg)
Dr. Yulia Levites Strekalova
Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Services Research, Management & Policy
![Dr. Yulia Levites Strekalova](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_8110-scaled.jpg)
UF College of Law
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UF College of Medicine
![College of Medicine staff receiving award](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_8125-scaled.jpg)
Student Financial Affairs
![Student Financial Affairs staff](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/IMG_8114-scaled.jpg)
2019 Award Winners
Dr. Beverly Dede
Program Director & Clinical Assistant Professor![Dr. Dede accepting award](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/191108_FG_1stGenBreakfast_2027_-scaled.jpg)
Brittany Hoover
Academic Advisor, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences![Brittany Hoover accepting award](https://opportunity.ufl.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/191108_FG_1stGenBreakfast_2044_-scaled.jpg)
Department of Spanish and Portuguese Studies
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UF Libraries
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