The inaugural cohort of First-Generation Scholars.
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More than 80% of Fisher's First-Generation Scholars graduate. This outpaces the national statistic cited as 50% of first-generation students graduating.
Learn moreRead student success stories.
Fisher supports and celebrates First-Generation Scholars from enrollment through graduation and beyond.
The Constantino Family welcomes students to the First-Generation Scholars Program at Fisher.
“ All of the hands-on experience I gained at Fisher helped me land an amazing job. The faculty are amazing people who love what they do and work hard to help students become successful graduates. ”
Diana Delrio '22
Supervised Release Coordinator at Brooklyn Justice Initiatives
“ Fisher has put me in front of a lot of important people in my field. The connections I made through Fisher are the reasons why I do what I do. They built confidence in me and gave me opportunities to showcase my work. ”
Josh Ramos '20
Producer, Wolf Cry Productions
“ As a first-generation college student, the values I learned in my time at Fisher have been instrumental in developing me as a person and professional. ”
Anthony DiPerna '16
Assistant District Attorney, Monroe County
“ My Fisher education has been one of the best experiences of my life and has prepared me for so much. I have gotten many offers and compliments before people even meet me when they find out that I am a Fisher grad. ”
Shalonda Lester '13
R.N., Emergency Department, Highland Hospital
“ I truly believe I attained a strong sense of goodness, discipline, and knowledge in my three years at Fisher, and I left with a well-rounded education and a drive to change the world and promote social and environmental justice. ”
