ALT Milan Dukes ’26 Psychology “When I first stepped onto campus, I felt very overwhelmed. In time, I was able to find my stride, especially when I began getting involved in the College of the Liberal Arts and with organizations that focused on things I enjoyed prior to college. I’m still sometimes unsure of my next steps, but I always believe I will find my way.” #PSUFirstGen Penn State College of the Liberal Arts
ALT Felicia Sierra Van Leer ’28 Psychology “I faced my fears of going to college, and now I believe it was the best decision I have ever made. After my first day, what seemed scary to me wasn’t anymore. I absolutely love college and the people I’ve met.” #PSUFirstGen Penn State College of the Liberal Arts
ALT Lisa Silvestri Associate Teaching Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences “Never let someone make you feel inferior without your consent. I think Eleanor Roosevelt said that. And I’m saying a version of it now. You know better than anyone else what you are capable of. You’re here, aren’t you?” #PSUFirstGen Penn State College of the Liberal Arts
ALT Are you a #PSUFirstGen student? Submit a quote, anecdote, or video. Share YOUR story! Penn State College of the Liberal Arts
ALT Victor Frolenko in the Chaiken Center for Student Success in Sparks Building at Penn State University Park.
ALT Victor Frolenko holds a mixing bowl that contains a salmon-based meal in the Henderson Building Food Lab.
ALT Victor Frolenko (second from left) with his host family in Ronda, Spain.
ALT President of the Social Dance Club at Penn State, Victor dances with a female student at an event on campus.
ALT Navy graphic with white text shares details on the call for proposal for the 2024 First-Gen Student Support Summit.
ALT Clarence Lang, Susan Welch Dean of the College of the Liberal Arts, speaks to guests at the First-Gen Community Night in the HUB-Robeson Center at Penn State University Park.
ALT Dean Clarence Lang speaking with Penn State students who are representing the Lion Caucus on campus.
ALT Dean Clarence Lang posting for photos with fellow first-gen students and faculty.
ALT Dean Clarence Lang standing among fellow first-gen faculty.
ALT Orange buttons with white #PSUFirstGen text sit on a table at the 2022 event in the HUB-Robeson Center.
ALT Cameryn Allen, a third-year student majoring in Psychology, serves as the student liaison for the College of the Liberal Arts Alumni Society Board.
ALT Cameryn Allen (right) poses with her supervisor at the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office this summer during her internship.
ALT Cameryn Allen (right) and Gabriella Achampong (left), both executive committee members of Unity Christian Campus Ministry, participate in the Involvement Fair at Penn State earlier this fall.
ALT Jennifer Fleury, a first-generation student pursuing a master of professional studies in Human Resources and Employment Relations works as a global managed services alliance leader at EY
ALT A Message from Dean Lang to Penn State Liberal Arts Students Check your inbox for my latest email, which is also linked in my bio.