First-generation mentoring program helps guide students to success
The CSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies has launched a new mentoring program to help first-generation students with the transition to college.
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First-generation social work grad Tabi Britt chooses to be all in
“I will continue to make mistakes in my life, but I'll always come out a better person for it," said first-generation student Tabi Britt about overcoming challenges to graduate with her Bachelor of Social Work.
Counseling and career development grad shows resilience on the path to earn her degree
Angela Bautista is a first-generation student graduating with a Master of Arts in the Counseling and Career Development Program from the CSU School of Education.
Outstanding first-generation grad helps pioneer mentoring program
Cami Ciesielski is a first-generation student and is an outstanding graduate for the Department of Human Development and Family Studies. She was a pioneer for the HDFS mentoring program and worked as a teaching assistant and volunteered in research labs.
Outstanding Grad: Jose Martinez, College of Health and Human Sciences
Jose Martinez, the second oldest of six kids, decided to join the Army in 2008, shortly after his dad returned from Iraq. The following year, he was deployed to Afghanistan, but war took its toll on his unit.
Outstanding Grad: Shayne Weber, College of Liberal Arts
Shayne Weber, a first-generation transfer student, faced many challenges getting to graduation with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from CSU.
Outstanding Grad: Faviola Robles-Saenz, College of Natural Sciences
A first-generation college student and a daughter of Mexican immigrants, north Denver native Faviola Robles-Saenz has never been one to take education and opportunity for granted.
Construction Management graduate finishes decade-long journey to commencement
Diego Ruiz is an outstanding first-generation graduate of the Department of Construction Management.
First-generation grad Kali LeMaster hopes to use nutrition as agent for change
Outstanding first-generation grad Kali LeMaster had a long journey to graduation but accomplished great feats due to her perseverance and passion for nutrition.
Human development and family studies graduate inspired by her father’s resilience
Anna Grado could not have earned her degree in human development and family studies without her father’s sacrifices and support.