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Hello!
There are more than 42,000 students pursuing a degree at the colleges and universities of Minnesota State who are the first in their family to attend college, often called “first-generation students.” We are proud of our legacy of providing transformative, affordable, and accessible education that enables these students to reach their dreams. I am happy to share two of these “first gen” student stories with you today.
Enjoy!
Devinder Malhotra
Chancellor, Minnesota State
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 Determined to make every moment count
As a high school senior, the idea of college seemed farfetched for Winona State University's Diana Tapia Alvarado. But through hard work and determination, hers and her mom's, Diana graduated with a double major.
Read Diana's story.
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 Determined to make a difference
Century College's Mai Yang Xiong has known she wanted to be a teacher since she was a freshman in high school. Now, the first-generation student is student teaching and in her last year of college.
Read more about Mai's journey.
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