Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 'Affinity' graduations for certain groups take place on campuses throughout the U.S. Jose Luis Pelaez Inc / Getty Images For most ...

PHOENIX (AP) — As a first-generation college student, Austin Kissinger was looking forward to celebrating graduation with others of similar backgrounds who helped each other find their way at the ...

When college students feel that they belong at their institution, they are more likely to persist and succeed academically—particularly students from underrepresented and historically marginalized ...

Affinity groups are collegial groups consisting of faculty and staff and are typically formed around a shared identity, common bond, and a commitment to historically minoritized or underserved people ...

The Office of Community Enrichment (OCE) at Northwestern houses six staff and faculty affinity groups with the primary aims of enhancing personal and professional development, and creating a workplace ...