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John Henry Sullivan (Data/Survey Editor)

John Henry Sullivan is a third-year student at the University of Minnesota studying journalism and design. He loves wandering cities and looking at (and writing about) architecture and urban design. Beyond his educational endeavors, he serves award-winning pizza to his local Minneapolis community at Pizzeria Lola. Tennis, camping, and cooking are his choices of leisure.

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AccessU First Gen Survey Results

Survey: The majority of first-gen students feel a sense of belonging but do not feel financially supported at UMN

AccessU: First Gen on Campus survey finds that peer connections are important,  academic advising needs improvement and FAFSA delay is causing concerns among first-gen students

By John Henry Sullivan

Daniel Morales, the interim director of classroom climate at the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence, outside his office in Appleby Hall in Minneapolis, Minn., on Monday, April 1, 2024. Morales works with students and staff to create a more inclusive environment for multicultural and first-gen students.

Daniel Morales builds a university of understanding for first-gen students

The director of classroom climate at the Multicultural Center for Academic Excellence helps first-gen students navigate the institution and ensures faculty and advisers understand their unique needs.

By John Henry Sullivan

Elliot Breazile (left) and Esper Wendell eat lunch at the First-Gen End of the Year Celebration BBQ in Minneapolis, Minn. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. (Gabrielle Erenstein/AccessU).

Peer connection plays critical role for first-gen students at UMN

Meaningful peer relationships shape the experiences of first-generation students navigating university life.

By Amirah Razman, John Henry Sullivan, Gabrielle Erenstein and Elijah Awada