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2024 Graduates

Student success services is proud to present our most recent class of university of wyoming graduates. #trioworks

Why are TRIO programs important? See this quote from the Council for Opportunity in Education, a national TRIO advocacy group. 

"Giving a helping hand to low-income students is both the right thing to do and in our national self-interest. Too many promising, even brilliant students grow up in low-income surroundings with little family wealth to help smooth their paths. Helping them is a significant investment; the United States needs students of every background who are academically prepared and motivated to achieve success to remain competitive with other nations. But many challenges remain. And like it or not, family wealth makes all the difference. Lack of money is one reason why low-income students are being left behind. Once enrolled, low-income students earn bachelor’s degrees at a rate that is less than half of their high-income peers — 21% compared with 45%. America’s highest and lowest-income students may have similar talents and potential, but there is a wide gap between the groups in college attendance. Few low-income students achieve a college degree, no matter how talented they are. That is why TRIO is so essential. TRIO programs step in the gap for many individuals..." 

Congratulations SSS graduates, we are so proud of you! It is an exceptional honor for us to have played even a small role in your success. 

 

 

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    Rosa Aguilar

    BSB in Accounting - Spring 2024

     

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    Andi Bauman

    BS in Environmental System Sciences, BS in Environment and Natural Resources - Spring 2024

    Next steps...

    • Andi will be moving to Fort Collins, CO. to begin working in conservation in order to support two beautiful girls: her girlfriend and her cat! 
    • "Without [my advisor] Emilygrace, I’m not sure I would’ve ever graduated. I’m more organized and optimistic than I’ve ever been." 
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    Katrina Bauman

    BS in Architectural Engineering - Spring 2024

     

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    Jenna Analeigh Beckley

    BS in Kinesiology & Health Promotion - Spring 2024

    Next steps...

    • Jenna is planning to return to the University of Wyoming to earn a second bachelor's degree in Nursing upon acceptance into the BRAND nursing program. 
    • "SSS has given me so many things over my last four years at the university. Genuinely, I could not have come as far as this without the program. It’s been a hard four years for me with navigating my way through school and life in general. This program has helped me in more ways than one including tutoring, emotional support, career planning and helping to find work study positions. I am so thankful that this program exists to help students just like me who had no clue how university worked when they arrived!" 
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    Kailee Chambers

    BS in Zoology - Spring 2024

     

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    Autumn Chavez

    BA in International Studies, Minors: Japanese, Religious Studies - Spring 2024

     

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    Dan Coles

    BS in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology & Management, BS in Botany - Spring 2024

     

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    Kylie Cook

    BS in Animal & Vet Sciences, Minor: Creative Writing - Fall 2024

     

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    Ashley Cranston

    BA in Anthropology, Minor: Museum Studies - Summer 2024

     

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    Justin Dausman

    BA in Elementary & Special Education - Spring 2024

     

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    Kaylee Day

    BS in Biology, Minor: Chemistry - Fall 2024

     

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    Teylor R. Dunn

    BS in Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Minor: Honors - Summer 2024

    Next steps...

    • Teylor plans to take a gap year after graduation as she prepares to apply for graduate programs where she will study physical therapy. 
    • "I have found that this program was so lovely to be a part of as not only do they host different activities, but their advisors are incredibly helpful in every aspect that I found I needed. Naomi was my advisor, and she was always involved in my schooling and any other goals I had. I am so grateful to have her help me along my way. Thank you for all you've done for me!" 
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    Kassandra Faye Dutro

    BA in Anthropology, Minors: Museum Studies, Spanish - Spring 2024

    Next steps...

    • Kassandra plans to take a gap year to focus on gaining experience in the Anthropology field before applying to graduate school and pursuing a master's degree. 
    • "SSS has helped me in several ways and I would not have been as successful as I was without their guidance." 
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    Sahar Faqeeri

    BS in Agriculture & Natural Resources - Fall 2024

     

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    Lucia Garcia

    BSB in Marketing, Minor: International Studies - Spring 2024

     

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    Joy Gavidia Francia

    BS in Human Nutrition & Food - Spring 2024

    Next steps...

    • Joy is planning to attend graduate school in the future and is working on gathering employment experience in the meantime. 
    • "The SSS program is one of the reasons I completed college. The advisors celebrate our success with us and are there every step of the way." 
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    RyeAnn Geschwell

    BS in Psychology, Minor: Criminal Justice - Fall 2024

     

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    Edward Gilbert

    BS in Computer Science - Spring 2024

     

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    McKenna Guzman

    BS in Psychology, Minor: Neurosciences - Fall 2024

     

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    Mary Harris

    BS in Kinesiology & Health Promotion - Spring 2024

     

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    Reata Hindman

    BA in Art Education, Minor: Honors - Spring 2024

     

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    Reece Hindman

    BA in Criminal Justice - Fall 2024

     

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    Kiyona Lee Howard

    BS in Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Minor: Psychology - Spring 2024

    Next steps...

    • Kiyona is planning to take a gap year to gain experience with patients in a clinical setting. She is considering her next steps and is most interested in becoming a nurse practitioner or occupational therapist. 
    • "The SSS program really brought out my pride in being a first-generation student. To be honest, I never thought it was much of an achievement until I've met other inspiring students and faculty - like my SSS advisor, Naomi. Naomi made a huge impact throughout my time at UW, and always reassured me and was there for during the good, the bad, and the ugly. I am forever grateful for SSS and everything they have done for myself and my peers." 
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    Athaliah Jimenez-Stedman

    BS in Biology, BA in African American Diaspora Studies - Spring 2024

     

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    Dariia Kasymova

    BA in English, Minor: Journalism - Spring 2024

     

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    Perlene Keller

    BS in Psychology, Minor: Honors - Spring 2024

     

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    Micheal Kozlowski

    BS in Mechanical Engineering - Spring 2024

     

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    Rachel Kuntz

    BSN in Nursing - Spring 2024

    Next steps...

    • Rachel will be working at Thedacare Regional Medical Center in Wisconsin after graduation. 
    • "There were multiple times during my four years of college that I thought I would not graduate because of financial, personal, and academic obstacles. My advisors are some of the sole reasons I’m able to walk across the stage because of their dedication to helping me achieve my goals. I’m proud to say I am a first generation college graduate. Thank you, SSS!" 
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    Daniel Lopez-Carrillo

    BA in Communication, Minor: Public Relations - Spring 2024

     

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    Amerikus Lucas

    BS in Psychology - Spring 2024

     

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    Michael Martinez-Montano

    BS in Elementary Education - Spring 2024

     

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    Aspen Baley McMullen

    BS in Psychology, Minor: Sociology - Fall 2024

    Next steps...

    • Aspen will be continuing her education at Arizona State University, where she will study Addiction Psychology. 
    • "SSS provided me with many opportunities and gave me great guidance during my attendance. Being able to discuss my plans and being advised about things I should focus on as I moved forwards gave me perspective for my future." 
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    Addison Meidinger

    BS in Agricultural Business, Concentration: Farm & Ranch Management - Spring 2024

     

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    Amanda Miller

    Bachelor of General Studies, Concentrations: Math and Sciences, Humanities - Spring 2024

     

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    Esbeidy Montano

    BS in Psychology, Minor: Human Development and Family Sciences - Spring 2024

     

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    Kyrrah Rabago

    BS in Psychology, Minor: Sociology - Spring 2024

     

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    Jordan Roberts

    BSB in Management of Human Resources - Spring 2024

     

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    Guinness Ruesch

    BSB in Accounting - Fall 2024

     

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    Marisela Sanchez

    BSB in Marketing, Minor: Graphic Design - Spring 2024

     

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    Roman Sanchez-Zuniga

    Bachelor of General Studies, Concentrations: Social Sciences, Fine Arts - Spring 2024

     

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    Trinity Veggeberg

    BS in Kinesiology & Health Promotion, Minor: Human Development and Family Sciences - Spring 2024

     

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    Jay Wells

    BS in Agroecology, Minor: Rangeland Ecology & Watershed Management - Fall 2024

     

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    Kayla Wenzler

    BS in Wildlife and Fish Biology & Management - Fall 2024

     

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    Griffin B. Willard

    BS in Environmental System Sciences, BS in Geography, BS in Environment & Natural Sciences, Minors: Criminal Justice, International Studies - Spring 2024

    Next steps...

    • Griffin will be attending graduate school at the University of Wyoming, pursuing a Masters of Political Science and Environmental & Natural Resources. 
    • "SSS has allowed me to succeed through academic and advising support."

Contact Us

TRIO Student Success Services
Dept. 3808
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY. 82071
Knight Hall, Room 330 (Main Office)
Phone: (307) 766-6189
Email: sss@uwyo.edu