Minelba Sara Abeyta

Liberal Arts

I am proud to be receiving my BA with my graddaughter who got her BA last year during the pandemic-- she is now walking for her degree while studying for her masters/

Bianca Isela Acosta

Bachelors of Science in Nursing & Bachelors of Fine Arts in Spanish w/ minor in Psychology

I want to thank my main supporter, my husband. He has been with me since the beginning of my journey to pursue nursing and has always pushed me to be better because he always knew I could be. I also must thank my parents for instilling in me to pursue higher education and to do something that I love and see it through. I have had a great support system during my journey, and I couldn't have done it without them. Nursing is a challenging career, but I am proud to be first generation college graduate and ready to serve my community.

Ana Aguirre

Psychology with a minor in Family & Child Studies

We are college seniors, we are almost there! Si se pudo! But, personally, I could not have done it without my family by my side. The people who kept telling me that I could do it, that everything would turn out alright, and that gave me their love and support unconditionally. But what to do next? We have a whole world of possibilities out there, and even if we don’t know what will come next, I have learned to appreciate and live in the moment, because the best preparation for the future is to live as if there was no tomorrow.

Daryl William Aimes

Exercise Science

UNM has prepared me for the next step

Steven Alcala

Criminology

Ramon Alderete Sandoval

Chemical Engineering/Bioengineering

¡Si se pudo!

Brianna Nicole Allen

Economics

Me puse las pilas!

Crystal Almeida

Psychology

Every great advance in science has issued from a new audacity of the imagination - John Dewey

Michelle Esmeralda Alvarado Sarabia

Criminology and Spanish

Kimberly Amador

Criminology

Josiah Anaya

Exercise Science

Congratulations! Go Lobos!

Tonati Jack Aparicio-Blythe

Liberal Arts / Digital Communications

Yovanna Irasu Araujo Herrera

Finance

“Porque yo sé los planes que tengo para ti... planes para prosperarte y no hacerte daño, planes para darte esperanza y un futuro.” Jeremías 29:11

Samantha Leigh Archuleta

Psychology

Congratulations to all that are graduating on your current accomplishments as well as your future plans. As a born and raised New Mexican, I am proud to be graduating from a University that not only encourages diversity, but also prides itself on togetherness. Through educating ourselves and others, we are making our community a stronger and better place to be. Let's go Lobos!

Savannah Jean Archuleta

Strategic Communication

Congratulations to my fellow graduates, we did it!

Solana Pearl Armijo

English and German

Congratulations class of 2022! Here's to all our future adventures!

Arlin Marquez Arpero

Geography

I am so proud to be a first generation college graduate in my family. My journey was not easy as I transferred from an expected major choice to a STEM degree half way through my academic career. Luckily my family eventually supported my decision and now I am satisfied with my choice in studying Geography. I was able to achieve great things, like an internship with NASA. I can’t wait to grow in this career field with my Bachelor’s degree. Si se pudo!

Nereida Arteaga Morales

Nursing

Thank you to my parents and my husband Jeremiah ! without them it would not be possible! si se pudo !

Isabella Celeste Baca

Multimedia Journalism

Luke Macedonio Baca

Nuclear Engineering

America Yazmin Baca-Miyamoto

Mathematics

Bryan Jose Baez Moreno

Financial Management & International Management

To all of my Raza fellows, SI SE PUEDE!!!!! Our degrees shows the open door many are afraid to take. Lets get out there and keep this fire going at the workplace. We did it!!!

Joseph Barbara

BS Biochemistry, BA Spanish

La vida: solo hay una, pero tarea un montón

Karina Andrea Bayardo

Biology

As much as I’m going to miss UNM I’m proud to have made it this far for myself and my family. Los quiero mucho ♡

NormanJoe Gregory Benavidez

Criminology

I am first generation college student. I would like to give hope to other minority students that through hard work and dedication, anything is possible.

Renata Nicole Bennett-Perez

Biology

No estudio para saber más, sino para ignorar menos. -Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz

Diana Paola Bernal

Pre professional architecture

Cecilia Bernal

Criminology

Si las cosas que valen la pena se dieran facil, todo el mundo las tendria! FELICIDADES CLASE 2022! Dios los bendiga siempre!

Lorrie Sandra Black

Communication & Journalism/Organizational Communications

Never give up! It doesn't matter how long it takes, I took my first college course 43 years ago and here I am with you all graduating the class of 2022

Blanca Aracely Borunda

Criminology with a minor in psychology

¡Gracias a mi familia! Lo logre! Esto es solo el comienzo, voy por más! 🦋

Brittany Aline Bravo

Criminology

I am very blessed and thankful that I was able to accomplish my goals and cannot wait to keep on going. Thankful to have my family supporting me. Aveces dude, pero nunca me raje

Rashelle Ariana Brownlee

Nuclear Engineering

Keep going, keep dreaming. To my beautiful sister Lilly, you are my favorite human!

Nicole Marie Burciaga

Double Major- Signed Language Interpretation and Spanish

Para los que llegaron sin nada y nos dieron todo. ¡Lo logramos!

Patricia Azucena Campos Muro

Biology and Spanish Major with a minor in Chemistry

Estoy extremadamente agradecida de haber podido recibir una educación, especialmente sabiendo que muchos no comparten el mismo privilegio. Me gustaría agradecer a mis padres por su amor y sacrificios, a mi hermana por ser mi mejor amiga, a mi hermano mayor por inspirarme a trabajar duro, a mi hermano menor por alegrar mis días y a Dios por darme fuerzas cuando pensaba que no podia hacerlo.

Maria Del Carmen Canas Madera

Psychology

Magali Carmona

Marketing

Beatris Adriana Carrasco

Liberal Arts

Ivan Carrillo

Civil Engineering

"Aut viam inveniam aut faciam" meaning "either find a way or make one." The college journey is not a race but a marathon. In my 6-year college career I had several moments where I doubted myself and questioned if I was going to get through it; but one needs to remember where they come from and the opportunity that is being granted to them. Personally, my parents worked hard for me to be in this position and in a way, they are also receiving this diploma as they were the main influence to this journey. You will get questioned by family, friends, advisors, and other people but if you truly believe you deserve it GO FOR IT! From long and stressful nights to now an educated Mexican-American I hope to inspire any up and coming students to push their limits and become the best versions of themselves in the process.

Trinity Marie Carrillo

Associates of Liberal Arts/ Associates of Integrative Studies

Hello, I am a first-gen college student at UNM-Valencia and I am very blessed to be able to have the opportunity to graduate from my college with my Associates! I am the first im my family to ever do so. muchas bendiciones, Trinty

Lorraine Frances Castaneda

Nursing

This has been a life-long dream for me. Life may have many adversities but never let them define you. With faith and determination anything is possible.

Madison Marie Castellano-Donovan

Communication

Israel Castillo

Interpersonal Communication

I'm extremely proud of myself and my direction in life, and I would like to thank everyone who believed in me. I want to say thank you to my supportive and loving wife, and my family.

Gisell de los Angeles Cereceres Barrera

BA Linguistics, BA Portuguese, Minor in Spanish

Gracias a Dios, si se pudo! Know that you are celebrated and acknowledged for your strength and the hard work you put into getting to where you are. You all are so valuable, and I wish you all the positivity and successes that life has to offer. Lloramos, nos estresamos, nos desvelamos pero al final, lo logramos!

Selina Angelica Chacon

Elementary Education with a concentration in Language Arts

I would like to thank my entire family, and my fiancé, for all the support and guidance. I would like to especially thank my dad. I could not have done it without you.

Analisa Jennie Marie Chavez

Anthropology/criminology

It doesn’t matter how long it takes as long as you get to the finish line and work hard

Julio Chavez

Political Science and Economics

Para mi familia, que sigamos adelante

Maya Rose Chavez

Biochemistry, Mathematics/Applied Mathematics

We have shown what it means to be resilient as we came together this year. We did it!

Tiarra Michelle Chavez

Liberal Arts/Humanities

Caden James Chávez-Kerr

History

I am very honored to be taking part in this ceremony. Come December, after long hours of dedication to my studies, I can finally rest easy knowing that I will be rewarded with my Bachelor’s degree. Surrounded by many other dedicated students who have strived for the same goal.

Luis Daniel Contreras

International Studies (Concentration: Europe & Conflict, Peace and Diplomacy), Political Science (no concentration)

Luis Daniel Contreras was born in Anaheim, California, to first generation immigrants from Mexico. He is a lifelong New Mexican who grew up in humble circumstances while living in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho. Spanish is his first language and from the time he was a young boy his parents instilled in him the importance of embrace his heritage while always taking an interest in the journey and backgrounds of those he met. At UNM, he is now exceeding expectations as a returning student. He envisions himself serving in the future as a diplomat abroad for the US Department of State.

Briana Maria Cutler

History

keep up the good work

Naija Cuzmar

Double Major in Biochemistry and Spanish

Thank you to my family, you have been incredibly supportive and I could not have gone this far without you.

Jacob Enoch Dacus

Nursing

Never forget the goal was not to just take the opportunity, but to bring it back. This is your sign to go back home and share your journey.

Lidia Maria Dameron

Bachelor of Science

Valeria De Lira Richards

BA Psychology, Criminology Minor, Music Minor

Luis Matthew DeVargas

Bachelor of Music Education & Bachelor of Music in String Pedagogy

Gabriela Diaz

Nursing

Para mi familia, gracias por su amor y apoyo.

Selene Valentine E Diaz Martinez

International Studies (Conflict, Peace, and Diplomacy) and Political Science

Education is the most powerful weapon for changing the world.

Anahi Dominguez

Major-Psychology / Minor- Health Medicine And Human Values

Santana Marissa Dominguez

Political Science

Melissa Door Rodriguez

Psychology

Proud to be a first gen graduate in my family!

Valerie Duarte

Nursing

Todo esto es gracias a él apoyo y los consejos de mis padres. Es por ellos que eh llegado a realizar la más grande de mis metas. Lo más valioso que eh recibido.

Lisbeth Duron Pacheco

Bachelor of Science

Si se puede! To accomplish you dream, yes you can! I came from a first generation of graducation college, I am pleased to inform that I will make an impact in the community to educate those on health.

Augustin Antonio Eichwald

Bachelor of Arts

Ashley Enriquez

Accounting

Brenda Xiomara Esparza Pérez

Accounting

Alex Espinosa

English & Chicana/o Studies

Elena Mariah Espinoza

Exercise Science

Joaquin G Espitia-Candelaria

Mechanical engineering/ FSAE LOBOmotorsports

Lesley Viridiana Estrada Diaz

Psychology

"Enamorate de ti, de la vida. Y luego de quien tu quieras."- Frida Kahlo

Danya Paola Estrada-Rivera

Psychology, Spanish

As an undergraduate, we all focus on the end goal of earning our degrees, but we often forget the journey, the memories, and the life long friendships we make along the way. He encontrado un hogar lejos de casa a través de mis compañeros.

Alexandria Faith Ferrell

English

Carla Vanessa Ferrer Hurtado

Psychology

As a first generation child of immigrants, I want to tell my mother that her sacrifice was worth it. Gracias mamá por su Sacrificio y apoyo son la razón por cual la logré.

Briana Quiroz Flores

general

Cindy Jazmin Flores

Ba in Spanish

“We believed we could, so we did it”

Valerie Marie Fong

Statistics

Mujeres en STEM son poderosas

Zuly F Fornelli-Perez

Nutrition and Dietetics

Kyla Ivana Fugate

Environmental Planning & Design: Community Regional Planning