Latina/Latino Studies student among 16 named as Lincoln Scholar

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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