If you identify as a first generation college student (for example – you are the first person in your immediate family to attend University), you are invited to be a part of the First Generation Student Network! Throughout the semester, we will host events and share resources catered to the first-gen experience, ranging from events such as getting to know other first-gen students on campus and learning from first-gen alumni to learning how to apply for national scholarships. Event and resource announcements are sent by email and posted on our Instagram account.
Beginning in 2021, the First-Gen Network became open to any and all first-generation college students at the University of Mississippi, though many activities and meetings take place at the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College.
Follow the First-Gen Network on Instagram @firstgen_network.
To sign up for the email list serve, please email honorsfirstgen@go.olemiss.edu or First-Gen faculty adviser, Dr. Ashleen Williams, at amwill17@olemiss.edu.
2024-2025 President
Edward Hunter
Faculty Adviser
Dr. Ashleen Williams
Past Presidents
Racheal Embry
Andy Flores
First-Gen Student Network in 2021. (Photo by Thomas Graning/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services)