As a first-gen student, single mother and campus leader, Jennifer Cornejo’s journey at CSUSB is powered not only by her own determination, but by the sacrifices, encouragement and resilience of the family who believes in her and supports her every step of the way. “She never gave up,” said her father, Carlos Cornejo. “And I hope that becomes an inspiration for other young people – that everything is possible.”
With their experience in the military and in firefighting, first-generation CSUSB computer engineering student Vicky Lopez hopes to create devices that help with the safety of firefighters, first responders and/or military personnel.
National First-Generation College Celebration Day is a date in which the nation collectively celebrates the successes of first-generation college students and graduates.
The residents of San Bernardino and Riverside counties have access to an institution of higher education that will significantly grow their social mobility, regardless of their first-generation status or having an economically disadvantaged background.
Gustavo Marin, who earned a Master of Business Administration, shares how higher education can be possible for anyone with hard work and dedication.
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Danielle Penn became interested in being a Panetta intern in her goal to become a lawyer and working in public policy.
Sandy Castillo, a first-generation college student, said she wanted to be an AAHHE fellow because she believes it will be a positive for the community, especially the Hispanic community.
Biology major Ally Bledsoe is working hard to become a pediatric oncologist and hopes to someday find a cure for cancer.