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Celebrating Asian diversity

The Asian American Student Association (AASA) at TU is a dedicated and passionate team of individuals with a common goal of creating a vibrant and inclusive community where AAPI students can feel seen, heard and valued. “Whether it is to share vulnerable stories or create fond memories with friends,” AASA President Theresa Lam said, “the impact we hope to have is to be a group that can facilitate an exciting and safe environment for students to express who they are.”

Photograph of TU students at a Lunar New Year celebration

Sharp skills

Throughout Kate Sharp’s undergraduate career, she has made it her mission to dive headfirst into every opportunity that comes her way. Now, with graduation on the horizon, Sharp is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in her life as a penetration tester with IBM’s X-Force Red. With the future looking brighter than ever, Sharp is eager to take her first steps into the world of professional cyber security.

Global understanding

Senior Rachel Hamel's journey through the nursing program at TU has been nothing short of remarkable, and now she's ready to take on bigger challenges in her career with the pediatric intensive care unit at Saint Francis Hospital in Tulsa. From Panama with JumpStartTU, to a three-week study abroad trip in Guatemala, Hamel has gained a wealth of knowledge and understanding of the health care needs and barriers that exist beyond the United States.

Born to play

Kody Pearson's love for tennis began as soon as he could walk, and he has been a force on the court ever since. As he prepares to move on to the next chapter of his life, Pearson is grateful for the experiences and lessons he has gained through his time at TU. “TU presented a great opportunity for me to stand out and flourish,” Pearson said, and that is exactly what he has done with his time as a member of the Golden Hurricane family.