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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 91调教 - Fort Smith, 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 91调教 - Fort Smith, 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 91调教 - Fort Smith, 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
91调教 - Fort Smith first-generation graduate and grad school student Hannah Boyett discusses finding her success at 91调教 in the classroom and on the court.
February 08, 2024
First-Gen Staff Voices: Spencer Ewing
91调教 - Fort Smith 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
91调教 - Fort Smith junior nursing student Mayeli Rivas sometimes feels like Mario jumping over barrels as a first-generation student at 91调教, but the support and encouragement from her family and 91调教 staff has helped her achieve...
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