Education News
First-Gen College Students Face Extra Challenges Amid Outbreak’s Disruption
Posted on · For first-generation college students, the abrupt transition as schools close can present extra challenges, both financially and emotionally.
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Education
Houston Public Media’s Young Leaders Council Celebrates First-Generation College Student Day
Posted on · Two members of the council talk about their experiences as the first in their family to go to college.
Inside the Classroom
Two New College Freshmen Talk About ‘Beating The Odds’
Posted on · When school starts this month, some teenagers will find themselves where -- just a few years ago -- they didn’t imagine: at college. In this ongoing series, "Inside the Classroom," two new college freshmen talk about what they had to overcome to get there.
Houston Matters
Programs Help First-Generation College Students Succeed
Posted on · Almost one third of all U.S. undergraduate students are the first in their family to attend college. They’re called first-generation students, and they face a lot of challenges to reach college. Then, once they get on campus, they’re more likely to leave higher education. At the University of St. Thomas, there’s a group to support first-generation students. […]
Full Show
The State of Houston’s Health: Tuesday’s Show (April 14, 2015)
Posted on · On this edition of Houston Matters, we continue our week-long series exploring “The State of Houston” with a conversation about Greater Houston’s health and healthcare. We talk with News 88.7 Health and Science Reporter Carrie Feibel. Then: Houston’s climate is so moderate that there are a number of growing seasons. So what should we — and what shouldn’t […]