Building Community: Ayana Owens’ Journey as a First-Generation College Student College can be isolating for first-generation students, feeling like an enormous weight. Ayana Owens, a University of Southern California graduate from the Class of 2016, understands this feeling all too well. She shares, “Take a […]
Welcome back to our Alumni Storytelling series. This week we feature #PersistNashville Board Member Hunter Mobley. Hunter is an attorney, esteemed speaker, and author. His extensive experience with non-profit organizations has helped him become a trusted community partner. Help more students create success stories like
“I believe college is more than just earning a degree. It’s about learning critical thinking and forging lasting friendships.” – Carla Hall, Howard University, Class of 1989, MNPS Grad, Hillsboro High Welcome back to our Alumni Storytelling series. This week we have esteemed Chef, Television
Help Nashville’s First Gen Students On GivingTuesday, December 3, make a lasting impact by donating to Persist Nashville. Your support helps Nashville’s first-generation college students navigate their critical first two years of post-secondary education with skilled coaching and essential resources. 3 Quick Facts About First-Generation
Our College Alumni Storytelling Series spotlights how programs like #PersistCoaching support Nashville’s first-generation students. Each week, we’ll showcase a graduate from our program or a partner from the community. Today, meet Persist Student and University of Tennessee Graduate, David Huang. What are you most proud
Welcome to Alumni Storytelling series! Each week join us as we share a story of persistence from a student, community member, or supporter of the Persist organization. Swipe through to find motivation, encouragement, and tools to help our future #FirstGen students. “Stay focused on what
THE ALUMNI CAMPAIGN We are excited to announce a new initiative to highlight the incredible journeys of first-generation college students in our community. Community members will be sent a survey asking them to share their college experiences and words of wisdom for first-gen students. This
