Connor Crowell discovered his purpose at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, where he currently serves as the president of the Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter and was recently selected as a fellow in the Student Veterans of America Leadership Institute, earning an all-expense paid invitation to Washington, D.C. for the immersive four-day event designed to develop core values and hone leadership skills. Crowell’s life journey is one of resilience, adaptability and finding community.
Read MoreStudent spotlight: Samuel Gonzales Finds his Future in Cybersecurity
By Tricia Schwennesen As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, we’re spotlighting A&M-San Antonio students who have worked hard, overcome challenges, and are now successfully chasing their dreams. This is the fourth of five student spotlights. Samuel Gonzales was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley where his senior year of high school was upended when the […]
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: Overcoming Self-doubt and Setbacks, Selena Martinez Will Soon Walk the Stage and Start Graduate School
By Mariah Gonzalez As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, we’re spotlighting A&M-San Antonio students who have worked hard, overcome challenges, and are now successfully chasing their dreams. This is the third of five student spotlights. Despite setbacks and self-doubt, Selena Martinez has used her time at A&M-San Antonio to gain confidence, acquire new skills and position herself […]
Read MoreStudent Spotlight: From Mariachi Performer to Jaguar Ambassador, Ruben Reyes is Thriving at A&M-San Antonio
As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, we’re spotlighting A&M-San Antonio students who have worked hard, overcome challenges, and are now successfully chasing their dreams. This is the second of five student spotlights. Ruben Reyes has made the most of his time at A&M-San Antonio, from serving as a Jaguar Ambassador to performing with Mariachi Los Jaguares del […]
Read MoreTU CASA Helps Students with Intellectual Disabilities Gain Critical Life and Career Skills
Meera Phillips could have easily ended up another unfortunate statistic. She was born in India with intellectual disabilities and a severe speech impediment. Phillips never knew her birth parents and was facing an uncertain future when a family in Atlanta, Georgia, adopted her. Growing up with a cognitive impairment, Phillips faced plenty of challenges, but […]
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