Dr. Christopher Dayley, the graduate director of the Master of Arts in Technical Communication (MATC) program, shares the growth and feedback of first-gen students seeking more educational opportunities.

In this episode, Camrie Pipper and Dr. Joanna Collins from the Texas State Writing Center discuss the program's inclusivity and the academic resources available to support all students.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Eric Leake, Director of Texas State’s MA in Rhetoric and Composition (MARC) program, about how it supports students through mentorship, research, and community in the field of rhetoric and composition.

Listen to the inspiring journey of Texas State English professor Dr. Dan Lochman, from his experiences as a first-gen student to his impactful role in academia, highlighting the transformative power of persistence.

In this brief but impactful episode, we sit down with Dr. Pimentel, who shares his personal story, offering a message of encouragement to first-gen students everywhere, urging them to embrace their unique journey and believe in their own potential.

In this episode, we are joined by Deborah Balzhiser, an associate professor at Texas State who was a first-generation college student going against the norms in her family to pursue higher education. Growing up in what used to be a small town, Deborah expected to follow the traditional path of getting married and staying at home. But she had a different vision for her life.

In this conversation, Ruben Zecena shares an inspiring story of resilience as a first-generation Latinx student navigating college. It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the challenges underrepresented students face and how we can better support them.