Strong adherence to community engagement, steadfast perseverance, and a commitment to the advancement of not only themselves but their peers are the hallmarks of seniors at The University of Texas at El Paso. Each year, the Top 10 Seniors Award recognizes students who embody the spirit of a UTEP Miner.
“We have been so impressed by the strength and resolve of these seniors, all of whom stressed the importance of family during this time. We are so proud of them,” said Maribel Villalva, assistant vice president for UTEP’s Office of Alumni Relations. “These dedicated individuals have already done so much in their young lives and their time at UTEP only strengthened their innate talent. We look forward to their work as UTEP alumni. We can’t wait to see all of the great things they will do.”
This year, the UTEP Alumni Association’s traditional Top 10 Seniors Banquet will not happen as scheduled because of COVID-19 restrictions.
The UTEP Top Ten Seniors include Isaac Noel Gándara, a biological sciences major, who plans to continue medicinal and surgical practices in El Paso, and Nohemi Lopez Valdez, also a biological sciences major. She wants to open a clinic and perform research while mentoring students and advocating for UTEP’s scholar programs.
Jozelyn A. Rascon plans to become a licensed neurological physical therapist. Rascon represented UTEP in multiple conferences, including the 2019 Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) event, and interned for both Prieto and NeuroRestorative Physical Therapy.
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