Tag: first-generation student

  • Nation & World

    Pride in education, and family

    First-generation Harvard graduate Yesenia Ortiz is working in nonprofits in part to help struggling families overcome obstacles like those her parents faced.

    2 minutes
    Yesenia Ortiz at graduation surrounded by family.
  • Nation & World

    A hand up to a better future

    Graduating senior Jesse Sanchez has come a long way from the poor streets of San Diego’s City Heights neighborhood, and now wants to help those struggling toward college.

    4 minutes