FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Aug. 4 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:
Faculty: Were you the first in your family to attend a four-year university? Now you can help current first-gen students navigate college life! Almost 25% of the undergraduate population at the U of A identifies as first-generation, and many of these students could benefit from the mentorship of someone who has not only lived the struggle, but learned to thrive in an academic environment.
The Honors College is again sponsoring a First-Generation Mentoring Program for all freshman and sophomore students, both honors and non-honors. The program is currently seeking caring faculty from all colleges to join serve as new mentors to first-generation stud...