Who We Are / John Henry Sullivan
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.
John Henry’s Stories
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 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
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