Dr. Stephanie Groninga Bannister
@drsbann
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Vice President - FirstGen Forward Network - FirstGen Forward. The Future is FirstGen. She/Her
Manhattan,Kansas
Joined June 2009
Your #FirstGenForward Wrapped is here 🎧💙 This year we delivered: 📘 New research & publications 🌐 A fresh website + new socials 🎤Conference engagements 🏫 Growth of Network Institutions 🎉 9th First-Gen College Celebration Let’s keep going. #FirstGen #CelebrateFirstGen
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Today, November 8, is the ninth annual First-Generation College Celebration, and we hope you’ll join us and #CelebrateFirstGen. Check out this message from our president, Dr. Stephanie J. Bannister: https://t.co/lYwKQiHVTJ
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Excited to continue to build upon the exceptional work brought forward by so many first-gen scholars, advocates and cheerleaders 📣 #firstgenforward
Help us welcome our new president! Stephanie J. Bannister, formerly vice president for the FirstGen Forward Network, is now the president of FirstGenForward. She is a thoughtful leader, committed to the #FirstGen movement, and we are thrilled to have her! https://t.co/gnNnZiJAd0
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Want to know what's next for FirstGen Forward? What the latest research says about higher education? We invite all Network institutions to join a Community Conversation, on October 28 at 2 p.m. Eastern. Check out your Network Basecamp learning hub for registration details!
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NEW DATA! We're proud to announce the fourth installment in our new national landscape analyses series exploring the ways #FirstGen develop their identity, sense of belonging, & community. Download for FREE at https://t.co/KBAKV1At3U.
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We know #TRIOWorks—and @drsbann emphasizes that TRIO's impact extends beyond data; it cultivates resilience and empowerment. Read about #FirstGenForward's support for the preservation and strengthening of TRIO programs in this month's #AdvocateFirstGen at https://t.co/rEa23ZwNaJ.
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With 54% of current undergraduates identifying as first-gen, institutional leaders are prioritizing first-generation success as key to student retention and ROI.
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#firstgenfriday ready to join the movement? Consider applying for the @FirstgenForward Class of 2025! If you're attending #SACSA in Charlotte, come find me—I’d love to connect and share more about the Network’s impact.
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Today, on Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the abundant contributions of Native Americans. Kansas, named after the Kansa people, would not be the state it is today without the traditions, histories, and cultures of Indigenous peoples.
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#ThursdayThoughts Today I am choosing to hold my peace 💚 How do you hold onto peace amidst chaos?
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#FirstGenFriday 🎓 As a new semester begins, it’s the perfect time to refocus on motivation and success! 💪 You’ve got what it takes to thrive—let’s make this semester amazing! #FirstGenForward #StudentSuccess
firstgenforward.org
We are dramatically changing the success landscape for first-generation students and graduates.
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#FirstGenFridayDid you know @FirstgenForward provides research publications? 🎉 Thanks to our partnership with Taylor & Francis, we're offering **FREE access** to select articles. This month, we're featuring important topics like #FirstGen athletes and rural students
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#FirstGenFriday 🎉 - did you know that @FirstgenForward is the home for open resources related to #firstgen #studentsuccess? Learn more about the impact of the pandemic on first-generation students. ✔️check out the latest series of data fact sheets by visiting our website 📊
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🌟 We are thrilled to announce our inaugural class of #FirstGenForwardNetwork Champions! 🎉 These 14 institutions are leading the way in advancing #FirstGen initiatives, sharing evidence-based practices, fostering leadership, and scaling student support.
We are proud to announce our very first class of #FirstGenForwardNetwork Champions! Congratulations to these 14 institutions, part of an exclusive group serving as national leaders in advancing #FirstGen efforts. See the list of new Network Champions at https://t.co/vVZZhrmUk0.
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Engaging with Statewide Advocacy for First-generation College Students https://t.co/lj81Pl0uwa
#firstgenfriday
firstgenforward.org
We are dramatically changing the success landscape for first-generation students and graduates.
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🚀 Exciting news! These colleges and universities were selected for their dedication to advancing success for #FirstGen students. The Network now spans 429 institutions, including two statewide systems.If you want to learn more about the Network let's connect!
We are VERY excited to announce the selection of 80 new Network Members to the #FirstGenForwardNetwork, chosen for their commitment to #FirstGen success! The Network now includes 429 institutions representing 49 states & DC. See the list of new members at https://t.co/0wKH0Nn1c8.
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🎉 It's time for an exciting new chapter! Tomorrow, we become **FirstGen Forward**. 🚀 You'll notice our new branding, but our commitment to providing resources, data, and services remains the same. The future is FirstGen, and together, we can make a difference! 🌟 #FirstGen
Tomorrow is the day-The Center for First-generation Student Success will now be known as FirstGen Forward. You'll see a new logo/brand on our website & socials, but we're committed to delivering the same quality resources, data, & service that you expect. The future is #FirstGen!
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Check out this remote work opportunity in #HigherEducation come join our team help us drives student success #FirstGenForward
We are HIRING an Expert Guide to join our team & help guide #firstgen student success efforts for Network institutions. Materials received by Fri., 8/2 receive priority consideration; review continues until position filled. Review description & apply at https://t.co/DjtnFaaNUG.
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I was today years old when I learned you could just order scrambled eggs at McDonald’s #gamechanger
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We couldn't be more excited to introduce you to our new CEO, Maurice Jones, who brings over two decades of executive leadership experience & will help lead us through our new growth phase. Learn more about Maurice, & see the full announcement, at https://t.co/kwRjgvSv0A.
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