UC Riverside has received a $1.1 million grant that will help students who are the first in their family to attend college.
The grant from the Judy and Fred Wilpon Family Foundation and Bloomberg Philanthropies will allow UC Riverside to continue participating in the Kessler Scholars Collaborative, according to a statement on the university’s website.
Students in the program receive a $500 quarterly scholarship for up to four years. The program includes academic advising, peer mentorship, and chance for career development…