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Congratulations Class of 2022 Graduates ! You've made it!

A Series Honoring First-Generation College Graduates

IN HONOR OF DECEMBER GRADUATION, WE'D LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO OUR FIRST GENERATION GRADUATES: 

Name: Ash-Lynn Randolph 

Major: B.A. Political science 
Minor: Sociology 

Ash-Lynn is happy because her graduation feels like a dual graduation for both her and her mom ( who was a past student). Excited for her job as a Legislative aide, we applaud her grace and excellence!



Name: Miranda Dillsworth

Major: B.A. Media and Communications studies 
Minor: Sociology 

Miranda feels nothing but pride by showing the shining example of success she is to her family. She thanks Professor Loviglio for all the help he has given her on this arduous road to academic success. Congratulations to this future wedding planner!



Name: Maria Coronado

Major: B.A. Psychology 

Thanks to the sacrifice her parents have made and being her rock through out her educational Career, this Psych grad is off to Catholic University of America to get a masters in Social Work! Congratulations Maria!




Name: Jennifer Regalado

Major: B.A. Psychology
Minor: Certificate I/O Psychology

Jennifer says that her graduation is a culmination of her and her families dreams. She intends on taking a gap year and selling insurance before earning her PhD in Forensic Psychology.


Name: Katherine Yi

Major: B.A. Political Science
Minor: Korean & Psych

Thankful for all the trials and tribulations, Katherine sets her mind towards the future as she forms new goals. Don’t let the small things get you down, Katherine sure didnt!



Name: Clarissa Guzman

Major : B.A. Social Work 
Minor: Sociology 

Clarissa would like to thank her parents and brothers for the leg up they have given her to success. She plans on going into supporting people in the mental health field after graduation!



Name: Gisell Gonzalez

Major: B.A. Social Work
Minor: Psychology

Giselle plans on attending a masters program to fullfil the career requirements for her dream job. Good luck in your future endeavours, Gisell!



Name: Alexis Mckenzie Michelle Ella Purnell

Major: B.A. Psychology 
Certification: ECE 

Working full time while being in school is no easy feat! Let us all give a hand to this aspiring pediatrics health professional!




Name : Anna Vesotsky

Major: B.A. Psychology
Anna plans on finding a job and moving to sunny Florida! We wish you well on your journey to the sunshine state, Anna!



Name: Lara Reyes-Rivas

Major: B.S. Public Health

Lara is setting her eyes on the prize. After graduation she plans on using her degree in Public Health to focus on maternal and infant health.
Thank you for helping future generations in your work Lara!


Name: Olivia Rose Fuster

Major: B.A. Psychology
Minor: Philosophy

Olivia Is proud to be a First Gen retriever. She would like to thank all who came before her that made this possible. She will be attending Graduate school in California to receive a masters degree in Chinese Herbal Medicine and Acupuncture! Congratulations and we hope you enjoy the west coast life Olivia!




Name: Jessica Prue 

Major: B.A. Psychology 

This psych grad is ready for the world after graduating. From all the sacrifices made from those that came before her she hopes move forward with passion and anticipation.



Posted: December 23, 2022, 5:34 PM

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