First-Gen students approach graduation at Boston University

April 16, 2026

Edited By Shannon Dooling

Graduation is a celebration, with caps thrown in the air and families cheering from the crowd. The walk across the stage carries a different weight for some Boston University students—they’re the first in their families to earn a college degree. 

WTBU’s Angelica Vivas has more about how BU supports first-generation graduating students and what it means to be among the Terrier Firsts.

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