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🎓 Meet Sofia Marquez, a First-Gen Gator with big dreams! 🌟 Graduating May 2026, she inspires others with her determination! 📚💪 Let's cheer her on—drop a 💙 to support first-gen students like Sofia! The future is bright! ✨ #UHDFirstGen #SofiaMarquez #ClassOf2026 #GatorPride
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🎉 It’s First Generation Week at UHD! 🎉 We celebrate our first-gen students' courage and achievements! 🌟 Join us for events and stories that prove anything is possible. Let’s break barriers together, #Gators! 🐊💪 #UHDFirstGen #BreakingBarriers #ProudToBeFirst
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We joined @firstgencenter in recognizing national First-Generation College Celebration with #UHDFirstGen. Proud of all of our students! firstgen.naspa.org/engagemen…

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13 Nov 2019
UHD Office of Student Affairs and Office of Enrollment Management staff members showed their support of First-Generation college students by wearing spirit shirts on Wednesday! #CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen
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10 Nov 2019
“Because UHD serves so many first-generation students it’s easy to build a network of people that are just like you and see what worked for them.” - Alan Modrow #CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen #GatorProud #FinishUHDStrong
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"Graduating college seemed an impossible task to complete coming from a low-income family and parents who never finished high school. UHD offered me the opportunity to make my family, friends, and community proud." Yohana Orozco @yohananextdoor #CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen
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“I chose to go to college because I wanted a better life for my son than what I had. I want to be able to provide for him and so much more.”- Kelsi Rios Why did you choose to go to college? Let us know in the comments #CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen
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UHD staff and students showed their support of #CelebrateFirstGen students and all first-generation college graduates as part of the First-Generation College Celebration on Friday, Nov. 8! #CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen
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Today is the national First Generation Celebration. I commend those #UHDFirstGen students who are the first in their families to #FinishUHDStrong.
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“For me, being a first gen is an honor to represent my family in the higher education world. I can’t wait to walk the stage in May and bring my family the first degree.” -Milton Gonzalez 🐊 💚 First gen students, when are you graduating? #CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen
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“I am proud to be the first person in my family to attend a 4-year university. My parents taught me to work hard and that is paying off. Look mom! I made it!” - Ana Gonzalez When did you decide to go to college? Let us know in the comments! #CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen
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"Being the first generation to go to college allows me to be a trailblazing example for my community."- Emerson Romero Who do you hope to inspire by being a first gen student? Let us know in the comments! #CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen #GatorProud #FinishUHDStrong
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"Being first generation college students means that we must make our families proud. We must develop our character, promote friendships, and carry the torch that can be a beacon of hope." Jose Vazquez Asst. Director, Student Activities #CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen
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“I was encouraged to pursue my degree by Dr. Meritza Tamez. I mentioned to her that I was debating whether I should continue my studies. She gave me that extra push and told me it will be worth it." - Elena Martinez Tag a first gen student! #CelebrateFirstGen #UHDFirstGen
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@UHDowntown will #CelebrateFirstGen students this week! These students comprise a significant segment of UHD’s population and are poised for success in our community. Be sure and tag #UHDFirstGen students and recognize their achievements.
30 Oct 2019
National First Generation Day is coming up soon! Check out our stories to see some of our #UHDfirstgen Gators! #CelebrateFirstGen
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30 Oct 2019
National First Generation Day is coming up soon! Check out our stories to see some of our #UHDfirstgen Gators! #CelebrateFirstGen
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