COVID-19 Information & Resources
With many of our institutions moving to online instruction due to concerns over COVID-19, we understand that several students may
March 2020 Blog – Morgan Fullmer
My name is Morgan Fullmer and I am the GEAR UP Ambassador at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I graduated
UNLV Student Spotlight February 2020: Yajaira Rodriguez
Telling us a little about herself, Yajaira states: "To keep things simple, I’m still in the process of figuring out
WNC Student Spotlight February 2020: Rachel Morris
Rachel lives in Yerington, NV where she works as a CNA at South Lyon Medical Center. She currently attends WNC
February 2020 Blog – Elizabeth Dureya
Originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas, this month’s blogger is Elizabeth Duryea, GEAR UP Ambassador for GBC Pahrump. Elizabeth graduated with an
UNLV Student Spotlight January 2020: Abigail Cabrera
This month, UNLV's student spotlight shines on Abigail Cabrera. A perfect example of our January theme of grit, Abigail was
January 2020 Blog – Andrea Saavedra
What does Beyoncé, Chicharito Alvarez and Barack Obama have in common? They all have a mentor/coach who tells them what
December 2019 Blog – Tawnie Wentz
My name is Tawnie Wentz, GEAR UP Ambassador at Western Nevada College where I provide comprehensive mentoring, academic enrichment, workshops
November 2019 Blog – Morgan Haynes
My name is Morgan Haynes and I graduated from Howard University in 2017 with a Bachelor’s in sports medicine, and
October 2019 Blog – Tammy Bolen
There are times in life when the path diverges from what was expected or planned. It is in those moments
