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New Students Join the Lion Pride with Mane Event
Mane Event - a new student orientation - returned to the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ for the second of three orientation sessions this summer. Students and families could also participate in the Spanish Track, which offered information in...
July 19, 2024First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kerrie Taber
Dr. Kerrie Taber is an assistant professor of organizational leadership in the College of Business and Industry at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ. As a first-generation student, Taber understands the challenges some of her students face...
May 03, 2024What's the 4-1-1 on Graduation?
Spring commencement at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ is one month away. Graduating students should know what they need to do before the ceremony and what they can access as »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ alums.
April 11, 2024First-Generation Student Spotlight: Jennifer Phelan
When Jennifer Phelan decided to return to the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, she knew doing so as a first-generation non-traditional student would come with challenges. Through the support of her family, positive attitude, and enthusiasm, she...
April 03, 2024First-Generation Staff Spotlight: Patricia Hurtado Perez
As a Hispanic first-generation student, Patricia Hurtado Perez, coordinator for the Upward Bound Math and Science program at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, struggled with unique challenges. However, she was undeterred along her path to...
April 02, 2024First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty
Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, she was a non-traditional first-generation student learning to navigate college. She now uses her experience to guide students facing similar challenges so...
March 01, 2024Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, education and social work academic advisor for the College of Health, Education, and Human Sciences, Yosey Cardenas, shares her story as a first-generation student and how she now uses that experience to...
February 09, 2024First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ in the classroom and on the court.
February 08, 2024First-Gen Staff Voices: Spencer Ewing
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ sports and adventure coordinator Spencer Ewing shares his experience as a first-generation college student. His experience has led him to strive to help others in similar situations.
February 01, 2024First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
»Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ, but the support and encouragement from her family and »Æ¹ÏÊÓƵ staff has helped her achieve...
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