FirstGen Forward Looks Ahead to 2026
With funding from both corporate sponsors and national foundations, FirstGen Forward is poised to grow its Network and its impact in 2026.
Statement on July 29 memo from the Office of the Attorney General
STATEMENT | August 11, 2025
While the language in the memo has understandably raised alarms, I want to be clear: this non-binding guidance does not prohibit first-generation-student-focused activities, programming, or support.
Leadership Transition at FirstGen Forward
STATEMENT | June 30, 2025
Effective June 30, 2025, Maurice Jones has decided to step down as President & CEO of FirstGen Forward (FGF) to pursue his next challenges leading work in the community and economic development, education, policy and media arenas.
Preserve funding for first-generation, low-income students
STATEMENT | May 2, 2025
Today, the Office of Management and Budget released the President’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026, a budget that, if enacted, would pose direct risks to the success efforts of first-generation college students—both current and future—across the country.
Support Higher Education Funding; Data
STATEMENT | May 2, 2025
Data gathered and analyzed through the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)—such as the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and other national data collections—are invaluable for informing decisions and implementing best practices that benefit all students.
