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Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025

Active Minds

As a first-generation undocumented immigrant and the president of the CCNY Dream Team, Juky is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities, particularly undocumented and BIPOC students. His lived experience has shaped his commitment to mental health equity and systemic change. in a Psychology-related discipline.

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Celebrating the Incredible Emerging Scholars of 2025 Copy

Active Minds

As a first-generation undocumented immigrant and the president of the CCNY Dream Team, Juky is passionate about advocating for marginalized communities, particularly undocumented and BIPOC students. His lived experience has shaped his commitment to mental health equity and systemic change. in a Psychology-related discipline.

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford. And that is because many of our students are first-generation and low-income.”

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TRIO Alumna and Community Advocate Nkauj Iab Yang Works to Advance Equity “So All Communities Can Thrive”

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Nkauj Iab Yang Yang’s experience in Youth Together , Banteay Srei , Serve The People , Hmong Innovating Politics , and the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center , among other organizations, was a logical extension of her work as a community organizer at school and municipal levels to promote equity and hold public officials accountable. “As

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Providing Wraparound Services for UCONN’s Asian American Studies

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

million grant – lasting five years – will go toward what this cadre of faculty and staff are calling the Transformation, Equity, Access, and Sense of Belonging (TEAS) project, which is directly aimed at aiding Asian students at UConn’s regional campus in Hartford. And that is because many of our students are first-generation and low-income.”

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From TRIO to Leadership: How Support and Mentorship Shaped My Career

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I advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain Faces of TRIO Edwin C. Her belief in me fueled my drive for excellence. Davis: From Upward Bound Star to attorney Faces of TRIO Gabrielle A.

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My Journey from TRIO Student to Higher Education Advocate

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Serrano: Physical therapist helps others conquer pain Faces of TRIO Edwin C. Davis: From Upward Bound Star to attorney Faces of TRIO Gabrielle A. Davis: From Upward Bound Star to attorney Click to view the page: Edwin C. Faces of TRIO Collette Yellow Robe: From academic probation to Ph.D