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As a proud first-generation college student, I am grateful for the opportunities I had at the University of New Haven – both in and out of the classroom. I wanted to commend my fellow graduates and encourage them to keep pushing forward.
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The University community came together to celebrate the achievements of members of the Class of 2022 from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of the celebration, an alumna who is now a dedicated mental health advocate, business owner, and public speaker offered her encouragement and advice.
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Members of the Class of 2022 had the unique opportunity to apply to address their class as part of Commencement. Nearly 40 undergraduate and graduate students applied, and 12 were selected to give live auditions. Check out some of the messages these students wanted to share with their classmates. (Edited by Zachary Panno ’22.)
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As part of Sikorsky’s STEM Challenge, local high school students interacted with industry professionals from the University and from Sikorsky, exploring possible careers and building skills in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
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When Saron Hagos ’22 M.S. receives her master’s degree in civil engineering, her family will be celebrating Commencement with her all the way from their home country of Eritrea. She reflects on the opportunities she has had to share her passion for engineering as well as her culture with the University community.
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Cole Kochanowski ’22 was recently awarded the highly competitive Fulbright-Hays Fellowship, which will enable him to study Persian in Tajikistan this summer. He is looking forward to the opportunities the experience will create for him to excel in the field of national security.
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Allison Sawicki '22 will accept her degree in mechanical engineering next month at Commencement. She reflects on the impactful opportunities she has had as a Charger and looks ahead to beginning her career at Hubbell Incorporated.
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Taylor Geaglone ’22 recently visited Atlanta for the first time, where she competed in the National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship. She was well prepared to take part in the event, thanks, in part, to the support of several professionals who work in the field of sales – all of whom are University alumni.
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As a music and sound recording major, Brianne Sousa ’22 has had exciting hands-on experiences that have enabled her to develop her research skills, study and intern in “Music City,” and grow as a leader.
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Josie Schmidt ’22 and Nic Demichele ’22 recently returned from Aspen, CO, where they networked with industry professionals and gained meaningful work experience at the Winter X Games – even earning Impact Awards in recognition of their dedication for going the extra mile.
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For Lauren Fumi ’22, her internship with the Columbus Division of Police was an opportunity to experience what it would be like to be a detective, enabling her to play a critical role in investigating real-life cases. Her work on one particular case helped investigators indict a double murder suspect.
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For Laney Phillips ’22, her involvement with a children’s home in Uganda has enabled her to help improve – and, in some cases, save – the lives of children. Her experience has given her a new perspective while strengthening her desire to make a meaningful difference in the world.
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Andrew Colford ’22 and Declan McLoughlin ’22 are looking forward to spending the Spring 2022 semester in the nation’s capital, where, as interns, they will create meaningful connections and immerse themselves in everything the city has to offer.
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This summer, Sharath Raj ’22 M.S. will join Amazon as a software development engineer, and he’s excited to combine his passions for data and technology.