Empowering First

The Empowering First theme housing community provides first-generation college students with a unique opportunity to build community with peers, connect with faculty and staff across campus, and develop personal and professional skills that will assist in their ability to flourish at Emory University.

Being part of the Empowering First community means participants will have opportunities to build their network, make friends through fun activities, and cultivate skills to support their academic and professional success. In addition to living with other members of the community who are in their same graduating class, participants will be able to engage and learn from all participants during biweekly meetings that are designed to establish community and connection. First-year students in the community live in Turman. Second-year students are in Woodruff. Third and fourth-year students are housed in the Clairmont Residential Center (CRC).

For more information about participation in Empowering First, please contact Paula Zwillich (pzwilli@emory.edu) and Brandon Shields (brandon.shields@emory.edu).