Living In the Present

by Steven Shi

It often seems to be the case that everything we do is geared in thinking about our future (well maybe not “everything” but a lot of the important things).  We try to get good grades so we can get into college; we try to craft perfect applications so we can enter...

What HBCUs offer 21st Century Students

by I'm First Administrator

This article is published in the 2015 I’m First Guide to College What HBCUs offer 21st Century Students By Keisha L. Brown Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have played a crucial role in America’s higher education system by educating African...

Hispanic-Serving Institutions

by I'm First Administrator

This article is published in the 2015 I’m First Guide to College Hispanic-Serving Institutions This concentration of Hispanic enrollment gave way to a federal program designed to support colleges and universities in the United States that assist first-generation,...

Military Service Academies

by I'm First Administrator

This article is published in the 2015 I’m First Guide to College Military Service Academies Each year thousands of cadets and midshipmen enter our nation’s service academies. They come from all walks of life and bring with them a variety of experiences. Their common...

Faith-Based Colleges Aim to Serve the Whole Person

by I'm First Administrator

This article is published in the 2015 I’m First Guide to College   Faith-Based Colleges Aim to Serve the Whole Person By William E. Hamm Everyone knows that college is about more than earning a degree and choosing a career. Most students also use their college...