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First-Gen Longhorns

Meet Dr. Jennifer Graber

Faculty, Ph.D. in Religion

"Talk to other first-gen folks. They can answer questions you might be otherwise afraid to ask. They can commiserate with the feelings of bewilderment that come with being new to university life."

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Michelle Shanks headshot, smiling, white backdrop.

Meet Michelle Shanks

Staff

Major: M.Ed. in Higher Education Administration

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Meet Dr. Brad Love

Faculty

Major: Ph.D. in Media and Information Studies

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Naomi T. Campa, Ph.D. smiling in a light blue button up accompanied by aqua jacket.

Meet Dr. Naomi T. Campa

Faculty

Major: Ph.D. in Classics

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Meet Aleigha Jalomo

Texas '22

Major: Liberal Arts

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Meet Terrian Spurs

Texas '22

Major: Communication and Leadership

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Ryan Hightower smiling wearing an orange Texas shirt and standing in front of a hedge

Meet Ryan Hightower

Texas '24

Major: Liberal Arts

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