Photos: Inaugural Horizons Unlimited Conference for First-Generation Students 2024

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Florida State University held its first Horizons Unlimited Conference on Monday, Feb. 26, as part of its ongoing commitment to first-generation student success. During his keynote address, FSU President Richard McCullough urged students to seize limitless opportunities.

The day-long conference offered three main sessions: maximizing the college experience, considering graduate schools, and navigating job searches and career establishment. It also provided networking opportunities with fellow first-generation students, alumni, faculty and university leaders.

FSU President Richard McCullough and FSU Trustee and alumna Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz during the Horizons Unlimited Conference on Feb. 26, 2024. (Brittany Mobley, Undergraduate Studies)
FSU President Richard McCullough gave the keynote speech for the Horizons Unlimited Conference in Ruby Diamond Concert Hall on Feb. 26, 2024. (Brittany Mobley, Undergraduate Studies)
Participants heard tips for navigating the job search, perfecting the interview and building a successful career at the Navigating the Career Journey session during the Horizons Unlimited Conference on Feb. 26, 2024. (Brittany Mobley, Undergraduate Studies)
FSU First Lady Dr. Jai Vartikar speaks with Kevin Knowles at the Horizons Unlimited Conference on Feb. 26, 2024. (Brittany Mobley, Undergraduate Studies)
Participants heard strategies for considering graduate school at the Navigating the Graduate School Journey session at the Horizons Unlimited Conference on Feb. 26, 2024. (Brittany Mobley, Undergraduate Studies)
DeOnte Brown, director of CARE and assistant dean of Undergraduate Studies, speaks during the Navigating the Graduate School Journey session at the Horizons Unlimited Conference on Feb. 26, 2024. (Brittany Mobley, Undergraduate Studies)
Participants heard from a panel of first-generation upperclassmen as they shared valuable resources and tips for maximizing the college experience during the Navigating the College Journey session at the Horizons Unlimited Confence on Feb. 26, 2024. (Brittany Mobley, Undergraduate Studies)
Students could attend three sessions focusing on maximizing the college experience, considering graduate schools and navigating job searches and career establishment at the Horizons Unlimited Conference on Feb. 26, 2024. (Brittany Mobley, Undergraduate Studies)
The Horizons Unlimited Conference allowed participants to connect with fellow first-generation students, alumni, faculty and university leaders on Feb. 26, 2024. (Brittany Mobley, Undergraduate Studies)
Some members of the steering committee during the Horizons Unlimited Conference on Feb. 26, 2024 (L to R): Jenee Gray, Kevin Knowles, Joshua Burns, Kephtania Jean Hilaire and Justin Mohabir. (Brittany Mobley, Undergraduate Studies)