First-gen feature: Jonathan Heiberg masters first-generation education

On National First-Gen Day, we celebrate the remarkable resilience of first-generation college students. At MSUM, more than 40% of our undergraduates are first-gen students. We applaud their perseverance as they pursue their dreams. Jonathan Heiberg is a first-generation student who is also the first in his family to pursue a graduate degree. He’s in MSUM’s Master of Healthcare Administration program. […]

First-gen feature: Mother of Dragons Sharon Leinen

Sharon Leinen was a mother of Dragons long before becoming a Dragon herself. Her three children, all MSUM graduates, enjoy meaningful careers in higher education inspired by their mother. Now at 69, Sharon is pursuing her university studies degree at MSUM. On National First-Gen Day, Nov. 8, we celebrate the remarkable resilience of first-generation college students, including our older-than-average learners. […]