Mario Banuelos (GMS Cohort 2008), a current doctoral student in Applied Mathematics at the University of California, Merced, has accepted a tenure-track position at California State University, Fresno (also known as Fresno State). Upon completing his doctoral studies this spring, Banuelos will teach and work with Fresno State undergraduate students on research. Learn more about this first generation college student's commitment to the students of his hometown.
Writer, educator, artist, and poet are just a few of the words used to describe Tanaya Winder (GMS Cohort 2004). Currently serving as director of the Upward Bound program at the University of Colorado, Boulder, Winder still manages to find time for her first love, poetry. Native MaxMagazine recently profiled this trailblazer and featured her on the cover of their poetry issue.
J.J. Townsend (GMS Cohort 2011) is on a mission to help communities in his home state of Mississippi. On March 22, 2018, the University of Mississippi graduate officially launched Citizenville, "a platform similar to GoFund or Kickstarter, but more community-minded." The goal of the nonprofit organization is to "allow local citizens and
sponsors to support projects that benefit the community." Townsend shared his story and more about his vision for Citizenville with Jackson Free Press.
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Open to alumni who are currently funded and/or on transitional, educational, or service deferment. Apply to ALA using the following link: https://tinyurl.com/ALA2018APP. Please email academicsupport@gmsp.org if you have questions or
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Financial Literacy Month is a nationally recognized effort to highlight the importance of establishing and maintaining healthy financial habits. SALT has partnered with GMS to provide financial education and advice to Gates Scholars and alumni. From student loan repayment to buying a home, SALT is here to help. Visit saltmoney.org/gmsp today to sign up!
GMS and GMSAA are dedicated to providing safe spaces for scholars and alumni of similar identities to connect. Learn more about our newest alumni group and the inaugural leadership team!
