Â鶹ÊÓƵ is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse campus population. Â鶹ÊÓƵ one in three Â鶹ÊÓƵ students are in the first generation of their families to attend college. First-generation college students find a welcoming environment at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, with a multi-layered support network to help ensure success and provide help through any challenge.
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The goal is to help students become lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.
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