Saint Leo University proudly celebrates National First-Generation College Celebration Day, recognizing the invaluable contributions of first-generation students, faculty, and staff within our diverse and inclusive community. Who is a first-gen student? Anyone whose parents did not complete a four-year college or university degree.
Saint Leo University proudly celebrates National First-Generation College Celebration Day, recognizing the invaluable contributions of first-generation students, faculty, and staff within our diverse and inclusive community. Who is a first-gen student? Anyone whose parents did not complete a four-year college or university degree.
On this national day of celebration, colleges and universities across the country are urged to honor the accomplishments of their first-generation students, faculty, and staff. On November 8, we look forward to supporting and celebrating our first-generation college students at Saint Leo University! Together, we can foster a strong, inclusive community that values the achievements, diverse experiences, and resilience of our first-gen students.
Celebrating First-Generation Students at Saint Leo University At Saint Leo University, we are proud to support an inclusive learning community. With first-generation college students comprising 27% of our student body, we understand the challenges unique to these trailblazing individuals.
As part of our celebration, we are working hard to create memorable events for our first-generation students, faculty, and staff. Students on campus will have the opportunity to take part in special photo moments, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Dining Hall lobby, while all students — including at our education centers and online — are encouraged to join in and share their experiences. We encourage our first-generation students to share their photos on social media and tag @saintleouniv to showcase our commitment to first-gen student success.