7 Nov 2025
Empowered by a UW Certificate Scholarship, first-generation college grad Clarissa Suarez is transforming lives — serving justice as a U.S. Attorney’s legal assistant and inspiring youth toward opportunity. ms.spr.ly/6018tJAmC
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ALT University of Washington - UW Continuum College - News & Stories - Bringing Justice and Represtation Closer to Home - Clarissa Suarez
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‼️ REVIVAL IN THE HEART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
—The fire of God in Seattle on FRAT ROW at UW.
Just received this video from @russellbjohnson & am amazed at what God is doing in a place many think is impossible for God to move.
Would you pray?
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8 Nov 2024
🌟 Today is the National First-Generation College Celebration! Join us in learning from and celebrating our first-generation community through their stories: artsci.washington.edu/studen…
#CelebrateFirstGen #UWFirstGen #BeTheFirst
ALT A collage featuring University of Washington College of Arts & Sciences First-Generation students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Text: I am First Gen
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Today we celebrate the success and presence of our first-generation college students! 🎉 #CelebrateFirstGen #BeTheFirst #UWFirstGen 🐾
If you're a #FirstGen thinking about graduate school, check out our article with tips for success. ms.spr.ly/6011WbL1J
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9 Nov 2023
To mark the National First-Generation College Celebration, we asked a group of #UWAllen students about what it means to #BeTheFirst. Here are their stories—and some encouragement for those yet to write a #UWFirstGen story of their own. #CelebrateFirstGen news.cs.washington.edu/2023/…
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Today we're celebrating our #UWFirstGen students! DEOHS #EnvironmentalHealth major Heather Larsen reflects: "My journey as a first-generation student is particularly meaningful, as it was made possible through my service in the @USNavy." (1/4)
ALT Headshot of Heather Larsen.
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8 Nov 2023
Today is National First Gen Day! The UW & UW Upward Bound is proud to celebrate and support the experiences of first-generation students. #TRIOworks #CelebrateFirstGen #UWFirstGen
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Motivations, triumphs, lessons learned — @UW alumni share stories for the National First Generation College Celebration. Class of '51 to Class of '23! washington.edu/alumni/first-… #CelebrateFirstGen #UWFirstGen #UWFirstGenGrads #BeTheFirst
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Today we’re joining the National First-Generation College Celebration and celebrating our #UWFirstGen students! DEOHS #EnvironmentalHealth major Ashly Lopez reflects: "Attending @uofwa as a first generation-college student is both a personal & academic achievement for me." (1/4)
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Every day our #UWFirstGen students, faculty & staff make great contributions to our university community. We are proud to join colleges & universities across the country to recognize the National First-Generation College Celebration today! Learn more: uw.edu/diversity/national-fi…
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Join us at the First- Gen Photobooth on November 8th @UW_ecc from 3 PM to 7 PM. We are super proud to celebrate UW's First-Gen community and can't wait to create fun memories together! #CelebrateFirstGen #BeTheFirst #UWFirstGenGrads #UWFirstGen #TRIOworks
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Read about Jamie Poirier, one of the iSchool's amazing #firstgen graduates. From humble roots, Jamie earned her MSIM degree with us last year and is now the Deputy Director of Public Services at Solano County Library. washington.edu/alumni/first-…
ALT Jamie Poirier stands in her graduation cap and gown outside Mary Gates Hall. She is a a white woman with glasses and blonde hair.
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"The medical field benefits from including individuals of all sex, racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds" ~ Geriatrics Fellow @Sofy_Jar, one of many #UWFirstGen voices in this fm @UWMedicine: huddle.uwmedicine.org/first-…
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Many thx to @UWHSL for hosting #CelebrateFirstGen students in the new Li Lu Library! Snacks & giveaways until 2:30 for #WWAMI #medicalstudents @UWSoN @UW_Pharmacy @UWDentalSchool @uwsph @uwsocialwork other #UWFirstGen students
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9 Nov 2022
Alum Diego Torres A.: "Being first-gen, the decision to pursue a degree in Informatics has made me aware of the strengths my background brings, being an empathetic designer who creates life-changing products." Diego is seeking UX opportunities.
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ALT Diego smiles in his grad cap and gown in front of Drumheller Fountain.
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8 Nov 2022
Our Outreach and Alumni Relations Manager @megbux shares some advice for current first gen students.
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UAA proudly supports the experiences of first-generation students. #CelebrateFirstGen #BeTheFirst #UWFirstGenGrad #UWFirstGen Learn more at washington.edu/diversity/nat…
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8 Nov 2022
Dr. Carmen Gonzalez, Dart Endowed Assistant Professor in Trauma, Journalism, and Communication, shares a bit about what being a first-gen student means to her and her family!
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8 Nov 2022
@aoutah shares some advice for current first-gen students <3
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8 Nov 2022
Professor and Chair of the Communication Department, Dr. Christine Harold, shares a little bit about what being a first gen student means to her!
#uwfirstgen #CelebrateFirstGen #UWFirstGenGrads #BeTheFirst @christinescreen
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