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North Central featured on NPR for leadership in first-generation college student support
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Cardinal First—North Central College’s program for first-generation college students—was the highlight of a feature on National Public Radio (NPR).

North Central College assistant dean and student featured in USA Today
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Julie Carballo and Natalie Lebron-Marines ’24 on higher education’s focus on first-generation students

Following the Supreme Court’s June ruling, banning race-conscious admissions policies, universities nationwide are increasingly

Sarmiento ’23 credits welcoming environment at North Central for making her into a “Rising Star”
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Nanci Sarmiento '23 of North Central College won the 2022 Illinois Rising Undergraduate Star Award from NASPA, the national organization for student affairs administrators in higher education.

North Central College first-generation program director penned op-ed in Inside Higher Ed
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Julie Carballo shares the importance of engaging of first-gen students’ families and the impact that has on their success

Julie Carballo, assistant dean for first-gen, transfer and veteran initiatives

North Central’s first-gen program attracts media attention following national recognition
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Cardinal First’s receipt of ‘Example of Excelencia’ award of service to Latino students captures the attention of media outlets regionally and nationally

Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on

North Central's first-gen program receives national honor and makes headlines
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North Central College's Cardinal First Program Recognized as 2021 National Finalist By Excelencia in Education
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One of Only 21 Programs in the Country to Be Recognized for Asset-Based Approach to Serving Latino Students

Excelencia in Education, the nation’s premier authority on efforts to

Cardinal First program introduces new innovations to support first-generation students and their families
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North Central College’s award-winning Cardinal First program, recognized nationally for excellence in service of first-generation college students, is using the virtual sphere to expand its offerings.

Inspiring mentors and unique resources led North Central veteran to his dream career
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U.S. Navy veteran Eddie Exconde '20 made the transition from combat boots to textbooks, paving the way to his dream job as a zookeeper for reptiles and aquatics at the Tulsa Zoo in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Read on to find out more about his story!

Lighting the way for the first generation

High school graduation is over. You made it to College–what’s next? Being the first member of your family to attend college can be challenging and nerve-wracking.

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Julie Carballo and Natalie Lebron-Marines ’24 on higher education’s focus on first-generation students

Julie Carballo shares the importance of engaging of first-gen students’ families and the impact that has on their success

Cardinal First’s receipt of ‘Example of Excelencia’ award of service to Latino students captures the attention of media outlets regionally and nationally

One of Only 21 Programs in the Country to Be Recognized for Asset-Based Approach to Serving Latino Students

Lighting the way for the first generation