In Odessa, a local university has gained recognition for its efforts to support students. The number of first-generation college students applying to higher education is growing rapidly. A significant number of undergraduate students in the US are first-generation, with estimates suggesting a large portion of future jobs will require postsecondary education.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center has been selected to join a network that acknowledges its commitment to helping these students succeed, with more information available from the source.