In honor of First-Generation College Celebration Day, we are collecting stories from staff and faculty about what it means to be a First-Generation College Student. Your story can inspire current first-generation college students by highlighting your educational journey, the challenges you overcame, and your experiences after graduation.
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Share Your First-Generation College Story – Nov. 6 Deadline
Are you a first-generation college graduate? Bellevue College wants to hear your story!
In recognition of First-Generation College Celebration Day on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the TRIO team invites faculty and staff who were the first in their families to attend college and earn a degree to share their experiences.
Your story can inspire current first-generation college students by highlighting your educational journey, the challenges you overcame, and your experiences after graduation.
Faculty and staff are also encouraged to show their support on Nov. 10 by wearing buttons featuring the message, “I support or I am a first-generation college student.”
How to Participate
- Who: Faculty and staff who are first-generation college graduates
- Submission Deadline: Friday, Nov. 6, 2026
- What to Share: Your experiences navigating higher education, earning your degree, and pursuing opportunities after graduation
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To submit your story or ask questions, contact Mailari Muñoz at mailari.munoz@bellevuecollege.edu.
Help celebrate the achievements of first-generation college graduates and inspire the next generation of students!
Last Updated October 20, 2026