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This former First Lady is a first-generation college graduate who earned her bachelor's degree from Princeton University.
Who is Michelle Obama?
First Fellows officially launched at Georgetown in this semester and year.
What is Fall 2024?
Georgetown University was founded in this year.
When was 1789?
Who was the headliner of the most watch Super Bowl halftime show in 2025?
Who is Kendrick Lamar?
This Supreme Court Justice became the first Latina to serve on the Court. She was also a first-generation college student.
Who is Sonia Sotomayor?
First Fellows begins when students reach this class year.
What is sophomore year?
In 2026, this seven-time Super Bowl champion gave the commencement speech to Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. Who was he?
Who is Tom Brady?
What is the name of the actor who played Ken in Barbie and Sebastian in La La Land?
Who is Ryan Gosling?
First-gen celebrity connection: This singer attended the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied English before becoming known for songs like "Ordinary People" and "All of Me."
Who is John Legend?
How much funding does First Fellows provide for eligible summer internship or research opportunities?
What is $6,000?
The phrase "Hoya Saxa" roughly translates to this surprisingly un-intimidating phrase.
What is "What rocks!"?
This chunky little French bulldog puppy became an internet sensation on TikTok and Instagram, often appearing in the viral “I Am Pibble, Wash My Belly” videos. What is this dog commonly called?
Who is Pibbles?
This actress and Oscar winner has spoken about being a first-generation college student. She attended Rhode Island College before attending Juilliard.
Who is Viola Davis?
Georgetown University was founded in this year.
When was 1789?
Who is the actress who played Wednesday Addams in the Netflix series Wednesday and was also in Scream?
Who is Jenny Ortega?
Put these first-gen celebrities in order from youngest to oldest: Zendaya, Viola Davis, John Legend, Michelle Obama.
Zendaya → John Legend → Viola Davis → Michelle Obama
What was the approximate size of the gift that made the first First Fellows cohort possible?
What is $2.8 million?
This famous American author's handwritten manuscript of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was once part of Georgetown's library collection.
Who was Mark Twain?