As part of its commemoration of First-Generation Celebration Day, a national initiative created by the Council for Opportunity in Education on Nov. 8, the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ launched an ongoing campaign that will regularly highlight the success of first-generation students in its community and alumni of the University who are the first in their families to earn a college degree.
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Manuel Cortes-Jimenez ’22 is the first member of his family to go to college. An active member of the University community, he aspires to become an immigration lawyer.
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Carrie Robinson, M.S., a first-generation college student, is passionate about fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University. She is excited to celebrate the five-year anniversary of the Myatt Center this month and to continuing its mission of ensuring that all students feel supported and a sense of belonging.
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As a first-generation student and founding president of the University’s Muslim Student Association, I am passionate about ensuring all students feel a sense of belonging at the University. I am looking forward to working with the organization to host more events for my classmates during the upcoming academic year that will foster diversity and inclusion.
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As the first member of his family to earn a college degree, Alvin Tran, Sc.D., MPH, went on to earn his doctorate from Harvard University. As a professor and advocate for diversity, inclusion, and equity, Dr. Tran endeavors to support and inspire current University of New 51¶ºÄÌ students, many of whom are also first-generation students.
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As part of the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s first Youth and Public Health Conference, high school students from across Connecticut learned about career paths in health sciences as well as what to expect when applying to and, ultimately, attending college.
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As a first-generation international student, I am grateful for the amazing hands-on opportunities I had as part of the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ’s graduate program in computer science. I am well prepared for my new internship with Tesla in Palo Alto, California.
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Arely Parra López ’21 will soon become the first member of her family to earn a college degree, and she will be awarded two bachelor’s degrees at the University’s Spring Commencement. She is already looking forward to continuing her education.
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As a first-generation international student, I am grateful for the many wonderful opportunities I had as a graduate student at the University of New 51¶ºÄÌ and through its Connecticut Institute of Technology. I am now excited to begin my career at Dartmouth College.
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Steven Atilho ’22 is grateful for the many opportunities he has had as a computer science major, particularly the chance to attend a recent talk that enabled him to connect with leaders in the fields of cybersecurity and finance – including a successful first-generation alum.
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Amber Marrero ’21, a recent graduate of the University’s cybersecurity and networks program, was the first member of her family to go to college. She is grateful for the many gratifying opportunities she had in the classroom and while connecting with her fellow students and her professors.
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Kyle Longo ’21 says the passion of one of his economics professors has inspired him to pursue a doctorate in the field so he can have the same impact on future generations of students.
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Meet Ariana Eastwood ’23, the first person in her family to go to college, who is passionate about ensuring a welcoming environment for her fellow Chargers and who aspires to one day work for the FBI.
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Sofia Martinez '22 takes great pride in being a first-generation college student, and she is proud to be part of the University's commemoration of First-Generation Celebration Day, a national initiative created by the Council for Opportunity in Education.