A First-Gen Student's Path to Graduation at COC
A First-Gen Student's Path to Graduation at COC
Source: SCV News
Date: 06/01/2026 12:53pm
Article Summary:
From Housing Instability to Honors Graduate: Shauntell Lowe’s First-Gen Journey to Graduation at COC
Shauntell Lowe, a first-generation college student at College of the Canyons, overcame housing instability and uncertainty with the support of the Umoja program, dedicated mentors and campus resources to graduate with honors in communication studies. Despite experiencing homelessness during her studies, she maintained a 3.5 GPA and earned an $86,000 scholarship to attend Biola University, where she plans to pursue public relations in the nonprofit sector. Lowe credits her success to community support, resilience and a determination to create a better future for herself and others.
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Date: 06/01/2026 12:53pm
Article Summary:
From Housing Instability to Honors Graduate: Shauntell Lowe’s First-Gen Journey to Graduation at COC
Shauntell Lowe, a first-generation college student at College of the Canyons, overcame housing instability and uncertainty with the support of the Umoja program, dedicated mentors and campus resources to graduate with honors in communication studies. Despite experiencing homelessness during her studies, she maintained a 3.5 GPA and earned an $86,000 scholarship to attend Biola University, where she plans to pursue public relations in the nonprofit sector. Lowe credits her success to community support, resilience and a determination to create a better future for herself and others.
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