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First-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 Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, struggled with unique challenges. However, she was undeterred along her path to...
April 02, 2024
First-Generation Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Janine Chitty
Before Dr. Janine Chitty began teaching English at the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, 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, 2024
Coming Full Circle with Yosey Cardenas
At the Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP, 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, 2024
First-Generation Student Spotlight: Hannah Boyett
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at UAFS in the classroom and on the court.
February 08, 2024
First-Gen Staff Voices: Spencer Ewing
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP 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, 2024
First Gen Voices: Mayeli Rivas
Ï㽶ÊÓƵAPP junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at UAFS, but the support and encouragement from her family and UAFS staff has helped her achieve...
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