Twisha Mohapatra in the audience during Oprah Winfrey's visit to 51视频.
Twisha Mohapatra '21
Business

Twisha Mohapatra says her experiences in the River Hawk Scholars Academy and the Honors College have boosted her confidence, taught her leadership skills and set her up for academic success.

My self-esteem has skyrocketed. I鈥檓 a leader now. Before, I never thought of myself as a leader.
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Neyder Fernandez and Joe Kennedy
Neyder Fernandez '23
Political Science

First-gen student Neyder Fernandez is president of the Student Government Association.

My parents would say, 鈥榊ou can do anything that you want to, and we have your back.鈥�
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Janelle Christopher and her mom, Lorainne.
Janelle Christopher '22
Education

Janelle Christopher started studying at 51视频 at the same time as her mom, Lorraine.

We were both first-gen college students at the same time.
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Asst. Teaching Prof. Matt Hurwitz helps students work with grade-schoolers
Matthew Hurwitz
English, River Hawk Scholars Academy

Asst. Teaching Prof. Matt Hurwitz helps first-year students in their transition to college by connecting them with the community. His dedication to service won him an advising award.

If a student comes to 51视频, they鈥檙e ours 鈥� and we owe them everything we can do to help them succeed.
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River Hawk Scholars Academy News

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    Students Get a Head Start on Course Work and College Life

    A range of special summer programs offer a head start on college classes and campus connections for incoming first-year students, transfer students and high school students. Some even offer full scholarships.
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    Yolanda Hood, the 51视频 Library鈥檚 new first-year experience and instruction coordinator, ensures that students know about the resources and services that are available to them to help them succeed.
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    This New Year, Kelley Lawson is Grateful for a Fresh Start

    In this new year, Kelley Lawson is grateful for second chances. One year after extensive surgery and chemotherapy for Stage 4 cancer, Lawson shares some of the ways she鈥檚 winning this battle, one day at a time.
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  • UML biomedical engineering student Alex Hutchinson in Granada, Spain

    RHSA Expands with Study Abroad, First-Gen Student Conference

    The River Hawk Scholars Academy is expanding its programs for first-generation college students, including adding a study abroad course and a conference organized by students, thanks to federal aid and grants from nonprofits.