Alumni Spotlight
Cece Taylor
Cece graduated from IU in May of 2023 from the College of Arts and Sciences and was an EARN Indiana Intern with the 21st Century Scholars Program. Now as an Orr Fellow, she shares her post-grad experience.
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Maria Magallanes
Maria is a proud 21st Century Scholar and a recent graduate of Indiana University Bloomington's College of Arts and Sciences. She is currently working for Indiana University as part of the Orr Fellowship.
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Conner Sturgeon
"This program builds the bridge for 21st Century Scholars to be empowered to create their path on the other side. IUB is also a spectacular place for scholars because of its abundance of resources partnered with 21st Century Scholars or a part of the university."
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C.J. Brooks
"Everything I’ve been able to do and where I am today is because of this program. When I came to school, I didn’t ever meet with an advisor and there wasn’t any programming. It’s evolved since then. Now I’ve partnered with advisors like Jen and Andrew."
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Valerie Houin
"I'm from northern Indiana, and I thought I was going to go out of state, but with my 21st Century Scholars scholarship, I decided to stay in state, and was very happy with that decision."
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Shane O'Bannon ('18)
"Graduating without debt and being introduced to study abroad opportunities are in my humble opinion the two greatest gifts or blessings that a college program can offer!"
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Aaricka Washington ('14)
"The 21st Century Scholar program gave me the funds to be able to survive and thrive at IU Bloomington. Without it, I would not have had any financial support. "
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Cassi Winslow-Edmonson ('10)
"I wouldn’t be where I am today without this program, the added layer of support offered, and all the doors that were opened for me as a scholarship recipient."
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Nikkesha Davenport ('19)
“The 21st Century Scholars office has been a haven for me."
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Eric West, Jr. ('17)
"The 21st Century Scholars office benefitted me in many ways, such as having an advisor in the office and the amazing scholarship money for school."
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Heydi Correa-Encarnacion ('10)
"Throughout my four years at IU, the IU 21st Century Scholars academic advisors assisted me through my college career and helped prepare me for the world once I've graduated."
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Taylor A. Allen ('17)
"One biggest tip is that you can use your IU 21st Century Scholarship on any IU or IU co-sponsored program (over 100+ study abroad programs/destinations), so take advantage of that free money!"
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Alexandria C. Eady
“Aside from assisting me financially and making my college degree possible, the IU 21st Century Scholars Program has been very supportive and encouraging of my endeavors as a student through their academic programs and services. They go above and beyond to ensure that I am successful. I am truly honored to be an IU 21st Century Scholar at Indiana University Bloomington.”
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Stacey Kalima ('06)
“My biggest advice is to take advantage of the supportive services offered by the IU 21st Century Scholars Program...many of my closest colleagues and friends that I have met came from being involved on campus."
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Le'Joy D. White ('06)
"The IU 21st Century Scholars Program provided me with the resources and supplies that I needed to attend college. Without the program, college would not have been affordable for me and my family."
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Megan E. Rohlfing ('16)
"The IU 21st Century Scholars Program has allowed me to flourish in my current profession as both an educator and an environmentalist."
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Uzoma F. Obidike ('05)
"Don't be shy or afraid to seek out assistance when the need arises. The IU university faculty, staff, and alumni are there to support you. They are there to provide you with practical resources to help you achieve your academic, personal, and career goals."
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Bailey N. Johnson ('17)
"The IU 21st Century Scholars Program has provided me with a number of enrichment opportunities throughout my undergraduate career at Indiana University Bloomington.”
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Miranda Galang ('17)
“The IU 21st Century Scholars Program has helped me succeed by allowing me to explore what my limits are as a student and a future scholar.”
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Dakota Suomela ('20)
“Getting engaged with the 21st Century Scholars office and Leadership Corps helped me feel like I belonged at IU and became part of the community that helped become who I have.”
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