Agricultural Business Major Thrives in His Field
Jesus Barba was raised by farmworkers but didn't consider a career in agriculture until he discovered the range of possibilities he could pursue.
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A Degree of Determination
Every year, students drop out of the education for various reasons. It takes a special kind of grit to return and finish their degree. Meet four students who refuse to give up.
Engineering Strikes Creative Chord For Musician
In his youth, Anthony McKinney chose his rock band over education and became addicted to drugs. Once sober, he struggled through school until discovering engineering—and now is graduating as a double major.
Son’s Struggle Drives Mother to Study Communication Science
Once wondering if she belonged in college at all, communication sciences and disorders major Chantel Bebee quickly thrived and became a mentor to her classmates.
Accounting Major Counts on Finishing What He Started
From losing his home in the Camp Fire to his father's unexpected death, accounting major Brandon Wright has endured significant setbacks—but he refuses to give up.
Sociology Major Committed to Breaking Negative Family Cycles
Growing up in a household where abuse and addiction were the norm, sociology major Irene Echavarria has her focus on improving her family's trajectory through education.
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