Eureka College
First-Generation History
Famous First-Gens
First-Gen Chronicles
Facts
100
259 students
The number of First-Generation students at Eureka College
100
November 8th
National First-Generation College Student day
100
The first African-American woman to hold the position of First Lady
Michelle Obama
100
Ms. Alicia
Director of first-generation initiatives
100
Students whose parents did not complete a four-year college or university degree.
Definition of a first-generation college student
200
134 students
The number of first-year first-generation students at Eureka College
200
The Trio Community
Who introduced the concept of a "First-Generation" college student
200
His best selling album is 2014 Forrest Hills Drive
J. Cole
200
Natallie, Troy and Jose
First-Generation peer mentors
200
56% of undergraduates
Percentage of undergraduates who are first-generation students
300
158 students
The number of first-gen students who are athletes at Eureka College.
300
60 years old
How long its been since the Trio Programs were first implemented
300
Actor and Rapper who appeared in the movie series 'Fast and Furious'
Ludacris
300
Orlando, Miracle, Danny, Sophia, Zion
First-year first gen workers
300
Private Non-Profit 4-Year College
e.x: Eureka College
Type of college with the highest chance of achieving a bachelor's degree as a first-generation student
400
Football
Sport with the highest number of First-Gen students at Eureka College
400
1980
Year in which First Generation College Student term/designation was established
400
Won the fourth season of American Idols
Carrie Underwood
400
15 placed around campus
The number of first-generation signs placed around campus
400
66% percent
Percentage of first-generation students who work a job while attending college
500
89 students
The amount of Eureka College First-Gen students who are transfer students.
500
1965
Year in which Higher Education Act (HEA) was implemented
500
1992-1993 NBA rookie of the year
Shaquille O'Neal
500
5 first-generation college graduates
Amount of First-generation college graduates working in the Office of Student Life building
500
41% first-gen students
Average amount of first-generation students at Private non-profit 4-year colleges