To all my “Middleclass” Americans: “Age Well and Stay Young; for their sake as much as yours!” Early Retirement; The “New Standard” My story in education began as President Obama was gearing up for a second term in 2012. The economy wasn’t quite ripe with employment opportunity for an almost 50-year-old “worker bee” with […]
Hi, my name is Maya Coumbe Gitter and I’d like to start with a little bit about who I am. To begin, my two favorite hobbies in the world are collecting books and trying new foods. If I’m not in a bookstore or trying a new restaurant with my friends, I am usually off exploring […]
Research is the backbone of progress and innovation in any society. It is through research that we gain new knowledge, develop solutions to pressing problems, and drive societal change. However, the current system of academic funding is deeply flawed, perpetuating inequality and hindering the progress of marginalized communities. One of the biggest issues with academic […]
After graduating from CyFair High School in 2016, I made the decision to start my college career at Lone Star College, a local community college. Attending a community college allowed me to adapt to college life, save money, find what I truly wanted to do with my future, and learn how to prioritize my life […]
Kate Petty, our Study Abroad Scholarship recipient, is a second year student at the University of Denver, Colorado, studying Biology with an emphasis on ecology and conservation biology. Kate will be studying abroad this coming fall in Bocas del Toros, Panama, learning about tropical island biodiversity, including the relations that the coastal environment has with […]
Karen Dickinson is currently at the ACS-AEI (American College of Surgeons-Accredited Educational Institute) Surgical Simulation Fellow at MITIE (Methodist Institute of Technology Innovation and Education), Houston. Her clinical areas of interest are Surgical Education and Esophagogastric surgery. Her main goal? To improve the quality of surgical education in this country. Congratulations, Karen!
I am a native Californian who began my career working at a CPA firm while I was in school completing my scholastic pursuits. I ultimately graduated with distinction as a Summa Cum Laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Management from California State University Northridge (CSUN). In addition, I have three additional […]
My name is Jordan Carpenter and I am a sophomore at Mississippi State University. I am an art major and I plan to pursue graphic design or photography as my concentration upon my portfolio review this fall. During my freshman year, I was a part of the Day One Leadership program and I have become […]
For many people, education is a value, an issue, or an obstacle. In my experience, however, education is a way of life and a means of empowering and inspiring people to live fuller lives. I strive to live out this belief in education through my roles as both an academic and artist. I am currently […]
My name is Denisse Hernandez, and I am about to transfer to Cal State Long Beach for Fall 2019 with a Studio Arts AA-T Degree. I have always considered myself an artist and a visual storyteller. I work in multiple media, primary making drawings, paintings, digital illustrations, and web comics, but my ultimate passion is […]