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CARE bridges the gap for FSU’s first-generation students

Beginning college can be an overwhelming experience for first-year students. And starting college amid a pandemic can make the experience more intimidating. For first-generation students, it can be an even bigger challenge. To help ease the transition to college for first-generation students, Florida State University’s Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) provides a foundation […]

CARE jumpstarts first-generation students’ college journey

Starting college can be an overwhelming experience for any student, especially for those who are the first in their families to do so. That’s why Florida State University’s Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement’s (CARE) Summer Bridge Program focuses on providing first-generation students with a strong network of support and campus engagement opportunities. Last week, […]

FSU’s Unconquered Scholars Program recognized as ‘Model of Excellence’

An innovative Florida State University program that helps students who have faced profound hardships during childhood increase their chances of success in college has won national recognition.  FSU’s Unconquered Scholars Program, which provides support services to students who have experienced foster care, homelessness, relative care or ward of the state status, has been named as […]