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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Designated as First Scholars Institution

University Designated as First Scholars Institution

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Building on recent efforts to continue support First-Generation Students, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has been designated a First Scholars Institution by the Center for First-generation Student Success, an initiative of NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) and The Suder Foundation.

Learn more about this new designation