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The annual event honors graduating students from underrepresented groups, celebrating their accomplishments, the important impact theyÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™ve had at the University, and their promising futures.
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Julia LeFrancois ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23 M.A., who recently accepted her masterÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s degree in community psychology, encourages her fellow graduates to reflect, connect with others, and share their stories.
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Emily Bogdanowicz ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23, ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™24 MBA reflects on the many moments the Class of 2023 shared as Chargers, encouraging them to continue to share what theyÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™ve learned and to set new goals for themselves.
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During the UniversityÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s afternoon Commencement ceremony, graduates of the Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences and the Pompea College of Business reflected on their time as Chargers and looked to the future.
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As she prepares to accept her bachelorÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s degree in chemical engineering, Alex Kased ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23 reflects on her time as a Charger and celebrates her accomplishments, as well as those of her fellow graduates.
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As I prepare for Commencement, I reflect on the connections IÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™ve made at the University and the rewarding experiences IÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™ve had. IÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™m looking forward to working full-time for the company I joined as an intern over the summer.
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Throughout his time as a Charger, Killian Meehan '23 has been an active member of the University community, pursuing acting opportunities on stage while also pursuing bad actors in the cyber world.
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For Ryan Bell ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23, a genetics and biotechnology major, member of the Marching Band, and motivational speaker, his time at the University has enabled him to create meaningful relationships with his classmates and faculty mentor. HeÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s looking forward to heading to Kenya for a research trip after accepting his degree in May.
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For Sean Allen ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23, ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™24 M.S., his time as a Charger has been memorable and fun while offering a variety of exciting ways for him to gain hands-on experience in the lab and grow as a leader.
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From her research exploring the ecology of wetlands to the connections sheÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s made with her fellow Chargers, Precious Adesoji '23 M.S. has enjoyed her time at the University. An international student who hails from Nigeria, she says she has found a welcoming and supportive community as well as a "home away from home."
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A candidate in the UniversityÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s graduate program in community psychology, Azza Hussein ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23 M.A. has focused her research and volunteer work on empowering and supporting immigrants and refugees. During her time as a Charger, she has discovered her own passion for research and the impact she hopes to continue to have in ensuring that others have a voice.
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As a Charger, Amaya Guzman ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23 has immersed herself in a variety of opportunities within the Pompea College of Business, from helping to create a new student club to serving as a Learning Assistant in the classroom. SheÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s now looking forward to beginning her career at FactSet, a leading global financial data and technology company.
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A U.S. Army veteran, Erik Clement ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23 has been a source of support for his fellow student-veterans at the University. As he finishes his last semester as a Charger, he continues to help create a sense of belonging and connection on campus.
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Dr. Niharika Pathak ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23 MHA and Pavani Rangachari, Ph.D., CPH, recently collaborated to study healthcare utilization for childhood asthma, and their research was published in a leading peer-reviewed academic journal.
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After completing an internship with the medical device company, Farzana Mohammed Zackariah ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23 M.S. was offered a full-time position at Medtronic. She is excited to begin working toward her goal of becoming a successful analyst.
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In her work as a staff investigator in the Office of the Inspector General of the Chicago Housing Authority, Angelina Allaback ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23 M.S., has drawn on what she has learned in her online investigations courses at the University. SheÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s grateful for the support of the faculty who she describes as ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æœexperts in their field.ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ
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Arianna Padovano ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™20, ÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™23 M.S., a first-generation student, says the UniversityÐÓ°ÉÔ°æ™s graduate degree program in investigations has helped her to feel prepared and current in her work as a cybercrime investigative analyst.