First-gen student recounts path to COC graduation
First-gen student recounts path to COC graduation
Source: The Signal
Date: 06/10/2026 12:42pm
Article Summary:
First-Generation COC Graduate Overcomes Housing Instability to Earn Honors and $86,000 Scholarship
Shauntell Lowe, a first-generation student at College of the Canyons, overcame housing instability and personal challenges to graduate with honors and earn an $86,000 scholarship to Biola University. With support from the college’s Umoja program, mentors and local housing resources, Lowe maintained a 3.5 GPA and now plans to pursue a career in nonprofit public relations while encouraging other students to persevere through adversity.
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Date: 06/10/2026 12:42pm
Article Summary:
First-Generation COC Graduate Overcomes Housing Instability to Earn Honors and $86,000 Scholarship
Shauntell Lowe, a first-generation student at College of the Canyons, overcame housing instability and personal challenges to graduate with honors and earn an $86,000 scholarship to Biola University. With support from the college’s Umoja program, mentors and local housing resources, Lowe maintained a 3.5 GPA and now plans to pursue a career in nonprofit public relations while encouraging other students to persevere through adversity.
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