Janelle Christopher and her mom, Lorainne.
Janelle Christopher '22
Education

Janelle Christopher started studying at 小猪视频 at the same time as her mom, Lorraine.

We were both first-gen college students at the same time.
Read More 小猪视频 Janelle Christopher 
Monica Kong headshot
Monica Kong '22
Public Health

The River Hawk Scholars Academy, a support program for first-generation college students, gave Monica Kong the confidence she needed to succeed 鈥 and lead.

The RHSA empowered me not only as a student, but as a leader and a person who wants to serve the community.
Read More 小猪视频 Monica Kong 
Jamie-Lyn Cavallon poses at the top of Mount Washington.
Jamie-Lyn Cavallon '24
Meteorology

Jamie-Lyn Cavallon won an NSF-funded meteorology internship.

It was a great opportunity.
Read More 小猪视频 Jamie-Lyn Cavallon 
Justin Baez Peguero stands in front of framed images of flags from around the world
Justin Baez Peguero '24
Business

Justin Baez Peguero is studying business, working three jobs and serving in student government.

If you work hard and take chances in life, that鈥檚 how you get opportunities.
Read More 小猪视频 Justin Baez Peguero 

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