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Exploring Her Options Led to the Perfect Career
When ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ alumna Aysia Kemp declared her major in the first semester of her sophomore year, she felt confident in her chosen path. However, things didn’t quite start off that way. Kemp credits her experiences in the Exploratory Program for leading her to her ideal career.

Provost Leadership Academy Produces Ideas for Improving Life at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
First-year students in the Provost Leadership Academy are asked to look at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ through a critical lens, with an eye toward how they would change or improve some aspect of university life. Here are some of the ideas being considered.

First-Year Student Finds Her Path Through ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½â€™s Exploratory Program
When Alex Newnes arrived at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ this fall, she wasn't sure what career path she wanted to pursue. But unlike many undecided students, Newnes saw this uncertainty not as a drawback, but as an opportunity – one that led her specifically to ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s Exploratory program.

IN A FLASH: I Am First Week
"I Am First Week" at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ honors the challenges and accomplishments of first-generation students.

Meet Anthony Claytor, the First I PROMISE Program Scholar to Graduate From ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½
In 2020, ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ President Todd Diacon announced to a group of high school juniors and their families that ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ would cover four years of tuition costs and one year of room and board. Now, for the LeBron James Family Foundation’s first I PROMISE class, the hard work these students had put in since third grade is paying off.

'Practice What We Preach!' Pringle Focused as 'Student Warrior' Dedicated to Removing Obstacles
Spend five minutes with Eboni Pringle, Ph.D., and you'll quickly be convinced of her unwavering drive for student success.

Leader's Fight With Imposter Syndrome Continues Even After Success
First-generation graduate reflects on obstacles, successes as his leadership journey comes full circle.

Honors College Students Utilize the Academic Success Center

IN A FLASH: A Community of Explorers
ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½'s University College helps students decide on the degree program — and career path — that's right for them.

ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ and KeyBank Foundation to Continue Key Connections Program for Underserved Students
KeyBank Foundation has awarded a new $200,000 gift to ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½ to continue KeyBank Foundation’s support for the successful Key Connections program offered by University College at ÇàÄêɬµ¼º½. The Key Connections program will continue to support student success initiatives for underserved students, including first-generation students and students from limited income backgrounds who will enroll in Fall Semester 2022.