Topic: first-generation

man in Native American dance regalia
Campus News | May 8, 2025

After 26 years, Edward Box III finally completed his hospitality degree. Now he's ready to pursue two missions: running a tribal casino and helping to steer youths from his reservation to his alma mater.

Piotr Tomasik wearing a shirt that says Tensorwave
Campus News | January 30, 2025

Piotr Tomasik, a computer science graduate and serial entrepreneur, is driving a local tech renaissance one internship â€” and startup â€” at a time through new ºÚÁÏÍø program.

man posing by red metal pillars
People | October 21, 2024

As a ºÚÁÏÍø student, Izack Tenorio learned from friend and mentor Patrick T. Smith about the importance of giving back. Now the four-time Rebel graduate is getting the award named in Smith's honor.

Wearing black medical scrubs, Dr. Chase Shropshire poses with his arms crossed in a mock hospital triage area at the ºÚÁÏÍø School of Medicine
People | October 11, 2024

Even well into his undergraduate studies, Chase Shropshire didn't envision a career in medicine. Now he’s the School of Medicine’s first Alumnus of the Year.

ºÚÁÏÍø alumna Aileen Pastor relaxes on a park bench on campus with her feet up
People | October 7, 2024

Urban Affairs Alumna of the Year — and die-hard Rebel — Aileen Pastor parlays her internship into a career with the Regional Transportation Commission.

Physical therapist Juan Gutierrez poses with his arms folded in an empty hospital room
People | September 19, 2024

Inspired by another ºÚÁÏÍø grad, Juan Gutierrez Jr. focuses his career on helping others through physical therapy. He's now the School of Integrated Health Sciences' Alumnus of the Year.