Growing up in Puyallup as part of the immigrant community and as the daughter of the owners of a popular restaurant, Margarita Gonzalez learned early that she could succeed with the help of those around her.
June 10, 2021Her mother, her family, herself – these three things inspired Paola Jean Caguiat Chua to pursue a degree in biomedical sciences. Along the way, she helped define the first-gen experience for future generations of students at UW Tacoma.
June 10, 2021Ivan Lievanos is using his experience in the National Guard to help veteran-connected students succeed in college.
May 21, 2021Chanise Jackson and Andre Jimenez plan to go to graduate school and dedicate their careers to public service.
April 14, 2021Alumna Ayda Kedirkhan wants to change the world, one design at a time.
April 1, 2021Deborah Petri started college at age 16. Then, life got in the way. More than 30 years later she is close to finishing her degree.
February 19, 2020First-generation student, Indigenous artist, podcast host, leader. Maria Crisostomo is busy making a difference.
March 20, 2019Kendy Trinh, '18 Ethnic, Gender & Labor Studies, is a proud first-generation college graduate who has helped many other students build their own foundations for success.
June 7, 2018A first-generation student, Jay Novelo is one of the Husky 100 and plans a career as a high school teacher.
June 9, 2017Coming to the U.S. from Vietnam to improve his life, Nhan Hoang is one of this year's Husky 100 and graduates with a degree in business administration.
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