May the 6th be with you… because we were very busy adulting and prepping for the commencement ceremony on the 4th 🌌🦂😅

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A proud Mexican-American and first-generation college student, Cinthia Garcia took full advantage of her time at Nevada State. Through the Nevada Institute on Teaching and Educator Preparation Program, she studied abroad in Chile, attended national conferences, and completed her student teaching in... a bilingual kindergarten classroom—earning recognition in the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

"I knew I wanted to become an educator because of my third grade teacher, she really showed empathy, patience and inclusion toward all her students. This really made me feel welcomed and motivated to keep learning."

Now a dual-language teacher, Cinthia is making waves in inclusive education and empowering the next generation of learners. 💪📚 We’re so excited to see where your journey takes you next, Cinthia!

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This past weekend, Nevada State’s First & Fierce program celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our graduating first-generation students! 🎓

"We are immensely proud of our students hard work and achievements as they begin their next chapter." Bailey Brown, Associate... Director of STAR - First Gen Enrichment.

First & Fierce is dedicated to uplifting first-gen students by providing the resources and holistic support they need to thrive—building equitable opportunities for success in higher education and beyond.

For more information, please visit nevadastate.edu/first-and-fierce/

Graduating with a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, Annalee Ross is passionate about helping others find their voice. Known for her compassion and ability to make others feel seen, she’s made a lasting impact across academic and clinical settings.

“I've always know I am ...the happiest when I am helping others in any capacity, so when I found communication disorders as part of my undergrad, it felt like a perfect fit.”

Congratulations, Annalee! We can’t wait to see how you impact and change lives. 🎓
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After returning to school in 2022 to pursue the bachelor’s degree, Linda Hastings balanced family life and work while studying nursing at Nevada State University. As a non-traditional and first generation student, she found encouragement from her mentors and support within the campus ...community.

"I wanted to go into nursing because of some complications my mother had during surgery and I wanted to help people in similar situations."

In the future, she hopes on becoming a nursing educator and giving back to the profession that shaped her. Congratulations, Linda! Your journey is an inspiration, and we can’t wait to see all you accomplish. 🎓

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Please join us in congratulating another Scorpion grad Alexander Rankin! 🎉

Graduating with a degree in nursing, Alexander is committed to providing competent, compassionate care, hoping to make a lasting impact by sharing the love of God with his patients.
 
“The advice I ...wanna give to other students that are struggling in school is it’s only a season if you could just hold on and put in some grit and ground yourself, you will make it, you will graduate.”

Congratulations Alexander! Looking forward to seeing your bright future. 🎓 #NevadaStateGrad #NevadaStateU #Classof2025