Scholarship recipients LaGeisha Espy and Adam Tucker achieve academic goals with help of 泰龙·汤普森奖学金

推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜 celebrates the accomplishments of two of its graduates, LaGeisha Epsy和Adam Tucker, who began their journey at the University as recipients of the 泰龙·汤普森奖学金. The scholarship, established to honor the memory of the late 内华达州议员Tyrone Thompson说, is a full-tuition award for prospective student applicants from Nevada pursuing an undergraduate degree. Epsy and Tucker graduated from the 推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜 during its 2024年春季毕业典礼 on Saturday, March 2, 在凤凰城的蔡斯球场, Arizona, and received their degrees alongside more than 2,500 graduating students from five different countries and 48 U.S. states.

“亚当和拉吉沙展现了勇气, determination and optimism throughout their educational journey, following the example the late Assemblyman Tyrone Thompson set. It is a tremendous honor to bear witness to their success," states 推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜 National Workforce Director Lauri Perdue. “I am incredibly proud of these two graduates and cannot wait to see what the future holds for them.”

Espy, who received the 2022 泰龙·汤普森奖学金, began working on her accounting more than 20 years ago but put her education on hold to become a full-time stay at home mother. She knew of Thompson’s legacy in the community, and it inspired her to both volunteer with local youth and to pursue her college education. “Attaining my college degree means so much because I see it as more than a step for personal growth; it's a means to elevate others alongside me,” states Epsy. “I now believe that influencing the lives of future generations is achievable at any age, and my conviction remains strong that the most significant achievements arise in the face of adversity."

Tucker, who left high school to work and eventually earned his GED, picked up his education again when he decided to take courses in the automotive technology program at a local community college and begin working as an auto mechanic. Tucker discovered his passion for the industry and wanted to make an impact through educating others. He decided to enroll at 推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜’s Las Vegas Campus to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Teacher Education, and the scholarship covered the remaining cost of his tuition.

“For several years, I considered returning to school,” shares Tucker. “When I discovered the Tyrone Thompson scholarship, I knew I had to apply. The scholarship was founded on principles that resonated with me, 包括教育的重要性, mentorship, 为我的社区服务. Throughout my undergraduate studies, I felt consistently supported. My interactions with everyone who represented the university were marked by professionalism. The format of the classes was flexible enough to let me achieve my academic goals without disrupting my everyday life. I have been set up for success by everyone involved in my career as a student, and I am eager to continue as a lifelong learner.”

内华达州议员Tyrone Thompson说, 奖学金是为他们设立的, was chair of the North Las Vegas Assembly Education Committee when he suddenly passed away in May 2019, 51岁的时候. 他的去世激发了创作的灵感 泰龙·汤普森奖学金 as a way for the University to honor Thompson for years to come. Thompson, 推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜的校友, 被认为是教育界的冠军, 无家可归的举措, public health issues and employment discrimination. Thompson delivered the commencement for the University in June 2017.

The next in-person commencement ceremony for 推荐全球十大博彩公司排行榜 is scheduled to take place in Detroit, Michigan, in June.

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