Spring 2025 FYE Connection Award

We are excited to recognize the recipients of the Spring 2025 FYE Connection Award! Engaging in First-Year Experience (FYE) programs has a proven impact on student success, and we’re proud to reward the commitment of new Rebels who make the most of these opportunities.

The FYE Connection Award provides $250 scholarships to 10 new-to-51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students each fall and spring semester. Eligible students earn up to 10 entries into the scholarship drawing by participating in qualified FYE experiences throughout the semester.

Recipients:

  •  Danica Rensi, College of Education
  • Tatyana Odobasic-Cuevas, College of Fine Arts
  • Jaisa Whaley, Lee Business School
  • Vanessa Alvarez, College of Fine Arts and College of Liberal Arts
  • Lilly Claveria, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs
  • Lizelle Keiser, Lee Business School 
  • Anthony Rodrigues, Lee Business School
  • Armando Rodriguez, College of Engineering
  • Alejandro Guadarrama Torres, College of Engineering

Recipients will be recognized at the First 100 Days Celebration event on Dec. 8 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Tam Alumni Center. All are welcome to stop by to join in the celebration!

To learn more about the FYE Connection Award and other ways to enhance your first-year experience, visit the FYE website.

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