Cristina Anabel Aldaz

Master of Arts in Education

I waited 20 years to go back to school to get my Masters. It was always my goal and I did it!

Diana Paola Bernal Andrade

Master of Architecture

Gisell de los Angeles Cereceres Barrera

Master of Arts in Spanish

Este logro es dedicado a mi Diosito, mis padres, mi novio y mis ancestros.¡Los amo con todo mi cora!

Berenice Chacón Martinez

Master of Public Administration

Muchas veces me quize dar por vencida, pero mis hijos me estaban viendo!

Sandra Yesenia Chavez

Master of Public Administration

A mi querida familia, no puedo expresar con palabras la gratitud que siento por su constante apoyo a

Valerie J. Chavez

Master of Arts in Chicana and Chicano Studies

This degree is for my community. I will use my knowledge and skills for the people of New Mexico.

Lizeth R. Cueto

Doctor of Medicine

Luis Oswaldo Esparza

Doctor of Philosophy in Chicana and Chicano Studies

Gracias a mis ancestros, papas, mentoras, y amigues. Que viva México! Que viva la jotería!

Melvin Dale Foster

Professional Master of Science

Yes I can share with fellow students?

Israel Orlando Frias Chaparro

Master of Architecture

Through my parents I am in life where I need to be, but through me they live their dreams

Adriana Renae Giannini

Master of Arts in Education

Thank you to my husband, children, family, and professors for your unwavering support.

Matthew John Gonzales

Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering

I did it!

Martha Judith Gonzalez

Master of Science in Project Management

No matter what the inner critic may say, you are allowed to take up space.

Erik David Guaderrama Marin

Master of Science in Computer Engineering

Lo que nos hace grandes es ver lo pequeños que somos

Gabriela Hernandez

Master of Business Administration

Christopher David Hetherington

Master of Arts in Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies

Salvete, yá'át'ééh y saludos. Gracias a Dios, gracias al romano pontífice y a esta ciudad. ΔΑΩ·ΛΧΝ

Jimena Lavalle

Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing

Para mis padres que llegaron sin nada y me lo dieron todo. Si se pudo!

Diego Leon Lucero

Master of Arts in Chicana and Chicano Studies

Thank you to my family for your support & love. To my sons: may you reach even greater heights!

Yolanda Emilia Lucero Escalante

Master of Arts in Chicana and Chicano Studies

Gracias familia this is for you. The first but not the last!

Brenda Esmeralda Macías López

Juris Doctor and Master of Arts in Latin American Studies

Gracias a mi familia, mi esposo, mis gatos y a todos los que me han apoyado para llegar hasta aquí.

Priscilla Rose Magallanes

Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology

Mis sacrificios y apoyos son la razón por la que lo logré. Gracias a Dios y a mi familia!

Ingrid Mari Magoffe

Master of Arts in Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences

I would like to thank my family for their support through my academic journey. Love you guys!

Kyana Nina Montoya

Master of Science in Biology

For those whose names are always mispronounced. Thanks Mom & Dad for giving me my name and your love

Jazmin Moreno

Master of Community and Regional Planning Master of Public Administration

"ya era hora" - my grandma

Merissa Yahaira Muñoz

Master of Arts in Education

Alexis Estella Muñoz Rivera

Master of Arts in Counseling

Cindy Melissa Neder

Master of Business Administration

Gracias a Dios, mi familia y amigos por acompañarme en este logro!

Deyanira Molina Núñez

Master of Arts in Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences

Gracias a todos los que me apoyaron y estuvieron a mi lado en esta larga aventura.

Stefany Hope Olivas

Master of Science in Geography

Alexis Sanchez

Master of Business Administration

Jessica Diane Sanchez

Master of Arts in Family and Child Studies

Thank you to my Family!!!

Kathryn Elizabeth Shallenberger

Master of Arts in Education

Attaining my master's degree is a rewarding accomplishment.

Ashlynn Mariah Silva

Master of Arts in Special Education

Isabel Strawn

Master of Arts in English

Familia! Su paciencia y apoyo es invaluable. Thank you for being you!

Edna Torres-Chaparro

Master of Public Health

Gracias a mi esposo, mis papás, mi hermano, y a mi bebé! Este triunfo es para ustedes, los amo!

Milan Carlos Burciaga Trujillo

Master of Arts in Counseling

Thank you Dr. Gene Crofts and Dr. Michelle Coleman for being advisors and mentors as I grow.

Edber E. Dzidz Yam

Master of Science in Anthropology

Edber (Edy) is a speaker of Maya from Tuzik, Quintana Roo, Mexico, and a first-generation student. Edy studied for his B.A. at UIMQRoo and his M.A. at CIESAS. His academic interests are linguistic anthropology, children's language, and applied research. Edy is genuinely interested in promoting vernacular Maya language and local practices to inform educational/pedagogical settings and curricula, leave the box of discourse, and strengthen social justice. He is doing a PhD at the Department of Anthropology (sub-field of Ethnology). Please get in touch with Edber to talk about his academic experiences and the barriers he has overcome.

Daiquiri Devon Zozaya

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

If this Burquena from the South Valley can make it, you can too! Si se puede! Besitos familia!