Tag: first-generation-college-students

First-generation Queens students achieve academic dreams through Kaplan Leadership Program

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Jan. 2, 2025 By Athena Dawson Two community college students are achieving their dreams of higher education with a prestigious leadership program.  Sabreen Qaisar and Tabia Tarannum are two first-generation college students who have been accepted to  Kaplan Educational Foundation’s Kaplan Leadership Program (KLP). They are part of a cohort of 11 community college students…

LaGuardia Community College Foundation seeks donations on Giving Tuesday to support students

Nov. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien The LaGuardia Community College Foundation is encouraging the college community and supporters of its students to contribute to #CUNYTUESDAY, an annual fundraising initiative held on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. CUNYTuesday, held in alignment with the global Giving Tuesday movement, will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 3 and seeks to… Read more »