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Alexander Hernandez

When Alexander Hernandez came to the U.S. from Guatemala in 2011, he knew he wanted to learn English first –…

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Lydia Bellil

"Truman helped me be successful and love school. I love the connection I have with my teachers.”

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Alec Telles

Alec Telles’ ultimate goal is to help solve climate change and other environmental issues through engineering.

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Marisol Perez

Truman College Star Scholar and soon-to-be proud alumna Marisol Perez has a tough decision to make: where to transfer to…

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Luis Matos

“The Transfer Scholars program is completely worth it. You know where you’ve been accepted a whole year ahead of time,…

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Prishina Coleman

Prishina Coleman's ultimate goal is to have her own studio and be a professional choreographer.

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Kelly McCarthy

"Science is a lot of fun and this whole experience has changed my perspective – I never thought I would…

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Catherine Ramsden

Video interview with Catherine Ramsden, Luminary Award recipient.

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David Shore

“I never graduated high school and ended up joining the Marines,” Shore said. “After my four year enlistment, I mostly…

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Dominique Willingham

Dominique Willingham was working in early childhood education when she decided that she wanted to increase her knowledge and continue…

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Olubusola Joel-Taiwo

Olubusola Joel-Taiwo’s philosophy is to never stop learning.

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