First off, I would like to say I hope for wellness and healing during this time of the pandemic for all.
I am coming to the end of my tenure for my internship as the Development Intern and I must say it is a very bittersweet feeling.
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First off, I would like to say I hope for wellness and healing during this time of the pandemic for all.
I am coming to the end of my tenure for my internship as the Development Intern and I must say it is a very bittersweet feeling.
Read more“Most homeless adults have a chronic health condition: 81% of adults experiencing homelessness have a chronic physical health condition (57%), serious mental illness (64%), or substance use disorder (24%). 50% of adults experiencing homelessness have co-occurrences of these conditions” (2018, Wilder Research). This statement was not easily comprehended when I initially started my internship with Catholic Charities Higher Ground Saint Paul Housing program. However, pressing facts like this and my outrageous passion and commitment to social justice drove me to pursue my experience with Higher Ground Saint Paul.
Read moreI am a second-year graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Sociology at Minnesota State University, Mankato with an emphasis on Criminology. I am eagerly looking forward to graduating from Minnesota State University, Mankato in spring 2021. I have had many wonderful opportunities to grow and learn as a leader, these opportunities include being a student trustee on the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and as a board member with Students United.
Read moreThe scholarship deadlines are approaching us fast – there are only 8 days left! With all that's going on with the COVID-19 virus, keep the health of you and your loved ones the top priority. While spreading care for others, please don't lose sight of this opportunity we have to offer -- we have over $40,000 in scholarship funds to allocate this year!
Read moreStand for something or you'll fall for anything" a quote attributed to Alexander Hamilton reminds me every day to stay true to what I believe and be firm on my word. I am a very resilient individual who has failed and came short many times in life, but it is all a part of my testimony and makes me strive harder each day to be better than I was in the previous.
Read moreWe are thrilled to announce our 2019 Students United Scholarship Recipients. The Students United Board of Directors approved these scholarship recipients on Sunday, May 26th.
Barbara J Penny Scholarship
Rita Rai | Metropolitan State University
Linh Nguyen | Metropolitan State University
Benjamin Ellgen | Winona State University
Oluwatobi Oluwagbemi | Metropolitan State University
Tyla Holland | Minnesota State University, Mankato
Burak Tekin | Metropolitan State University
Glenda E. Marroquin Tema | Minnesota State College
Laura Akissi Ilboudo | Southwest Minnesota State University
Willie Pearl Evans | Metropolitan State University
Rahil Pereia | Minnesota State University Moorhead
Penny Fellowship
[Federal Fellowship]
Oluwatobi Oluwagemi | Metropolitan State University
Burak Tekin | Metropolitan State University
[State Fellowship]
Willie Pearl Evans | Metropolitan State University
Rita Rai | Metropolitan State University
Benjamin Ellgen | Winona State University
Leticia Esteves Rodovalho | Minnesota State University Moorhead
Rita Rai | Metropolitan State University
Heather Brandsrud | Southwest Minnesota State University
Aye Win | Metropolitan State University
Rita Rai | Metropolitan State University
Rahil Pereia | Minnesota State University Moorhead
Mar Lay | Metropolitan State University
Clara Darby | Minnesota State University Moorhead
Emily Laumer| Winona State University
Jason Emrick | Metropolitan State University
Casey Fuller | St. Cloud State University
Emily Comstock | Bemidji State University
Colin Nelson | Southwest Minnesota State University
I am very grateful to Students United for all the scholarships that I have received. I would like to share my story with others and inspire them to apply…
Read moreI am honored and delighted to have the opportunity to serve you as I have done for the past 3 years in various roles, including Action Team Member to, Legislative Specialist, Campus…
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