First-generation Latino student from Yuma going to Columbia University
Rodrigo Guizar Jr. is the son of Mexican-American parents, but he never finished high school. In September, the 18-year-old will head to Columbia University to study civil engineering on a full scholarship. He graduated from Cibola High School in Yuma in his May with a near 4.7 grade point average. Rodrigo will join his older […]
First-Generation Student Tackles Poverty in Tucson: Jailyn Sloane, ’23
Jaylin Sloane Jalyn Sloan Graduating from Major Sociology Recipient of the Spring 2023 SBS Student Success Award, given to graduates who are the first generation of university students. Raised by her grandparents, Jaylyn is a first-generation student who graduates at age 27 after facing difficulties in earning her degree. Sociology professor Brian Mayer, who nominated […]
First-Generation Student Tackles Poverty in Tucson: Jailyn Sloane, ’22
Jaylin Sloane Jalyn Sloan Graduating from Major Sociology Recipient of the Spring 2023 SBS Student Success Award, given to graduates who are the first generation of university students. Raised by her grandparents, Jaylyn is a first-generation student who graduates at age 27 after facing difficulties in earning her degree. Sociology professor Brian Mayer, who nominated […]
