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Ariel Colón-Rodríguez

Creating connections to engineer success.
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Olivia Ramos

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Elvis Galarza

Excelling in research while navigating first-generation challenges.
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Alumni Making an Impact

Check Out Jessica's StoryWestern Wednesdays Podcast

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