Formed in 2012 to support promising LAS students with financial need, the Lincoln Scholars Initiative had its first graduates during the 2015-2016 academic year, when eight Lincoln Scholars graduated. Last year, 12 graduated. This year’s graduates are departing with exciting dreams in a variety of fields.

Gustavo Colunga, from Chicago, is majoring in psychology with a minor in Latina/o studies. In addition to his studies, Gustavo is also president of Lambda Theta Phi, Latin Fraternity, Inc. After graduation, he plans to pursue a master’s degree in counseling. He hopes to become an elementary school counselor.

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