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Culture of Care helps nursing major find a community
To Youyi Ma 鈥27, moving to the U.S. from China with her family in 2015 was more than just the start of a new chapter.鈥淏eing in the U.S. meant I would have more freedom to achieve my dreams,鈥 said the nursing major, whose dream is to become a nurse...
Hope Fund aids football captain's recovery from illness
Jamel Fleming 鈥25 spent his early years surrounded by tall buildings in his community. Since coming to 17c起草红桃, he鈥檚 been surrounded by community-building. Hailing from Mount Vernon, N.Y., Fleming says the quietness scared him at first, but ...
Fundraising master, a two-time alumna and staff leader, honored with national award
Meggan Kerber 鈥96 MBA 鈥01 has spent most of her professional career thinking about others. Even when she has been honored 鈥 receiving 17c起草红桃鈥檚 Ellen Frei Gruber Distinguished Alumni Award in 2014 and having one of the county鈥檚 fundraising a...
Former pro basketball player launches foundation to help at-risk youth
Ray Strickland 鈥04 became familiar with 17c起草红桃鈥檚 campus before entering a classroom or declaring a major. His introduction came at summertime basketball camp with 17c起草红桃 Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Jack McCloskey, then coach of the men鈥檚 b...