First-Generation Center at USC

09/02/2026

✨ FIRST-GEN SPOTLIGHT: Ember Evatt ✨

"I'm proof that with hard work and determination I can change the trajectory of myself and my family's future."

🎓 Meet Ember Evatt, a Psychology major whose first-generation journey is rooted in resilience, determination, and creating a brighter future for generations to come.

💛 Ember encourages fellow first-gen students not to let the pressure of breaking barriers define their college experience. Instead, she reminds students to give themselves grace, ask questions, celebrate every small win, and remember that they belong.

🌟 By pursuing higher education, Ember is not only achieving her own goals but also changing the story for her family and inspiring future generations.

09/01/2026

🎉 You're invited to our First-Gen Mentoring Kick-Off! 💛🐔

Still deciding if mentoring is right for you? Come meet us! We'd love to see you in person and answer all your questions. 😊

📅 Wednesday, September 2
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Russell House 207

✨ Here's what you can expect:
• 🤝 Meet our amazing mentors
• 💛 Learn how the program works
• 👥 Connect with other first-gen students
• 🍪 Enjoy free snacks
• 🎉 Have fun and ask us anything!

📲 Registration is required by August 26.

We can't wait to welcome you and help you decide if the First-Gen Mentoring Program is right for you! ❤️

🔗 Sign up through the link in our bio!

08/28/2026

⏰ The countdown is on!

There's still time to join the First-Generation Mentoring Program for Fall 2026! 💙

✨ Why join?
🤝 Get matched with a mentor
📚 Discover campus resources
🌱 Build confidence
🎉 Connect with other First-Gen students
❤️ Find a community that's here to support you

Don't wait—registration closes soon!

🔗 Sign up today through the link in our bio.

08/26/2026

University of South Carolina School of Music, kudos on your First-Gen Craft and Snack event! Rock painting was definitely a hit.

Thanks to all who came out to our First Gen Luncheon today! Stay tuned for more events throughout the school year!

Spark: Music Leadership at Carolina
First-Generation Center at USC

08/26/2026

University of South Carolina College of Education, thanks for all the ways you support first-generation education majors!

08/26/2026

💛 Sometimes, one conversation can change your entire college experience.

A mentor can be someone who listens, encourages, answers questions, celebrates your wins, and reminds you that you belong.

That's why Mentoring Matters. 💙

✨ Join the First-Generation Mentoring Program to:
🤝 Connect with a mentor
🎉 Meet other first-gen students
📚 Access valuable campus resources
🌱 Grow with confidence throughout the semester

📅 Registration closes September 4.
🔗 Learn more and sign up through the link in our bio!

08/26/2026

✨ FIRST-GEN SPOTLIGHT: Yadira Viera ✨

"I want to break barriers, open doors to my family, and show what is possible through education."

🎓 Meet Yadira Viera, a Mechanical Engineering student who is pursuing her degree with the goal of creating opportunities for herself and future generations of her family.

⚙️ As a first-generation student, Yadira is motivated by the chance to break barriers and demonstrate the transformative power of higher education.

💛 Her advice to fellow first-gen students is simple but powerful: "Keep working hard to achieve your goals." Through determination and perseverance, Yadira is proving that anything is possible.

08/24/2026

✨ Wondering how the First-Gen Mentoring Program works? 🤔💛

We've got you!

Here's what happens:
• 📲 Sign up for a quick online info session
• 🤝 Get matched with a mentor
• 💬 Connect through one-on-one meetings
• 🎉 Join fun group activities
• 🌱 Grow your confidence all semester long

It's free, it's supportive, and it's made just for first-gen students. ❤️

📅 Register by September 4!

🔗 Link in bio!

08/24/2026

🌟 Your first-gen community is waiting for you! 💙

Come join us at the First-Gen Transfer Student Social! We're so excited to welcome our first-gen transfer students, meet you, and enjoy some free snacks while getting to know each other. 🍕🎉

✨ What to expect:

• 🍿 Free food & snacks
• 💬 Meet new friends
• 🏡 Explore The Hub
• 💙 Learn about the First-Generation Center

📍 First-Generation Center (Maxcy)
📅 Tuesday, September 1
🕒 3:00–4:30 p.m.

🙌 No reservation needed! Drop in anytime between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m.

08/23/2026

💬 "The most important thing you can do in college is learn how to advocate for yourself." — Dr. Matt D. Childs 💛

Meet Dr. Matt D. Childs, Chair of the Department of History and one of our amazing First-Gen mentors at the University of South Carolina! 🎓

As a first-generation college graduate, Dr. Childs knows that one conversation, one opportunity, or one mentor can change your future. 🌟

✨ Join our FREE 6-week First-Gen Mentoring Program!
You'll get:
• 🤝 A mentor who believes in you
• 🌱 Help finding campus resources and opportunities
• 💬 One-on-one mentoring
• 🎉 Fun group events
• 💛 A supportive first-gen community

📅 Mentee registration is open through September 4!

📲 Ready to stop guessing and start growing? Sign up for a short online info session today and discover how a mentor can help you build your own path! link in bio.