First-generation student experience – Renee Shuttleworth, School of Education
Renee Shuttleworth is a first-generation student in the School of Education. Her passion lies in teaching and building relationships with her students.
Renee Shuttleworth is a first-generation student in the School of Education. Her passion lies in teaching and building relationships with her students.
Christine Murphy, a first-generation college student talks about her experience receiving her undergraduate degree at CSU and coming back as non-traditional student to pursue her master's in food science and human nutrition.
Julio Flores, a first-generation student, advises first-year, first-generation college students to absorb all the information they can.
Chris Aldana, a Reisher Scholar and first-generation college student, shares what motivated him to pursue a degree in health and exercise science.
Payton Gonzales (B.S., '20) is a first-generation student pursing his masters in the Department of Design and Merchandising. His advice for other first-generation students is to stay driven in their studies and the rest will follow.
Vanessa Hernandez, a first-generation student working towards her OTD, emphasizes the value of representing her community through her scholarly work.
Maria Garcia-Castaneda, a first-generation student in the School of Social Work, values the hands-on environment social work provides that allows for the creation of tangible change.
Hilda Salas, a first-generation college student, advocates for other first-generation students to create a rewarding college experience by getting involved in areas that inspire personal growth.
Visiting scholar from Brazil seeks out Construction Management faculty to assist with her academic growth and development.
As a CEO of a nonprofit, Michele Girault (’79) shows the world that individuals with differing abilities are valuable, gifted, beautiful people.