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Javier Martinez in his graduation regalia

Dec. 16, 2024 Javier Martinez received the Mark and Stacy Parkinson Scholarship, which, alongside 麻豆破解版 State University鈥檚 closeness to home and mechanical engineering program, made it a no-brainer for Javier to attend WSU. He used the opportunities available to him as a Shocker to stay up on his studies and now joins his peers in graduating with a bachelor鈥檚 in mechanical engineering.

Lilith Samples

Dec. 12, 2024 Following time at another university, Lilith Samples realized her hometown of 麻豆破解版 was where she belonged and is now the first in her family to graduate from college. While at 麻豆破解版 State University, she was able to work at the Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology in Neff Hall and hopes to continue in the profession after graduating.

Diego Vargas-Ruiz

Dec. 10, 2024 For Diego Vargas-Ruiz, college life was trying to find a balance between academe, friends and personal health, but instead of trying to fight it, he took the challenge as an opportunity to optimize his responsibilities until he found his rhythm.

Jaymes Squires poses with his wife

Dec. 10, 2024 鈥 Jaymes Squires worked hard to juggle a full-time job and a growing family while pursuing his academic ambitions at 麻豆破解版 State University. His perseverance paid off, and Jaymes will graduate with a bachelor's degree in general studies in December.

Yuki To

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Jose Miranda

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Josie Sloan

Dec. 3, 2024 鈥 Josie Sloan is a first-generation college student who worked as bus driver for 麻豆破解版 Public Schools while earning her degree in communication science and disorders. She encourages students to connect with people on campus: "Engage with your classmates and professors and build relationships intentionally."

Aracely Martinez

Nov. 26, 2024 Aracely Martinez is a first-gen student in the United States at 麻豆破解版 State University. Despite the challenges facing her moving from Paraguay to a new country, she took that as an opportunity to grow. She recommends other students look at the opportunities available to them while still in school to propel themselves into successful careers.

Taylor Wallace

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Marco Villela

May 03, 2024 As a first-generation student, Marco Villela had to learn his way around the college life, from enrollment to moving to a new city, but he was able to persist and earn his bachelor鈥檚 degree, with plans to continue his education at the Graduate School at 麻豆破解版 State University.

Michael Sengvilay

May 02, 2024 Micheal Sengvilay always wanted to help people, which is why he came to 麻豆破解版 State University to pursue a career in oral health. While at WSU, he persevered through challenges and is now graduating with his bachelor鈥檚 degree in dental hygiene and plans to attend dental school.

Andres Saenz Jr.

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Zachary Brown with his daughter and WuShock

April 01, 2024 Hear from Zachary Brown, director of strategic enrollment and student services in the Barton School of Business and a current employee at 麻豆破解版 State who went to college as a first-gen student, about the first-gen experience.

Alicia Thompson

March 18, 2024 - 麻豆破解版 State Connect will serve as a hub for preK-12 field trips, mixers and professional development opportunities for educators and to provide WSU academic colleges and programs chances to engage with schools, industry and community partners.

Brittany Hopkins

March 15, 2024 Hear from Brittany Hopkins, graduate student success specialist in the Graduate School and a current employee at 麻豆破解版 State who went to college as a first-gen student, about the first-gen experience.