St. Edward’s University McNair Scholar alumni inspire our current scholars.
Our alumni have worked hard to achieve their goals and truly embody the mission of the McNair Scholars Program. Each new cohort of scholars who are inducted into our program will follow in their footsteps.
Dr. Shae Jefferies, '13
Wilson Whitener, '18
Marcela Nicole Kunkel, '17
Brianna Collins, '17
Every year, we invite McNair alumni participate in an alumni panel in which they share their experiences getting to graduate school and navigating their time in masters or doctoral programs. They'll Zoom in or they'll come in person.
We encourage our current scholars to ask any questions they may have regarding the process of applying to graduate school from selecting the right program to building a supportive community once they're on a new campus.
Our alumni who participated this year were Austin Hestdalen ('15, Communication) is a third-year PhD student finishing up his coursework in the Department of Communication & Rhetorical Studies at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA, where his research is focused on issues of digital culture in the ethics, economics, and politics of urban environments as complex problems that inform everyday experience; Michelle Benavidez Westrich ('14, Environmental Science) is a fourth-year Bioanthropology PhD candidate at Indiana University at Bloomington whose current research is investigating the microbial endocrinology of wild howler monkeys at Barro Colorado Island, Panama; and Ana Guadalupe Vielma ('19, Psychology) is a first-year PhD student in Educational Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and her research focuses on the sociocultural factors that influence academic performance and outcomes in minorities.
The topics they covered were varied and important to our scholars whose goals include graduate school: funding, self-care, finances, networking, housing, transportation, health and wellness, mentoring, teaching, research, stress management, income tax, work, and relationships.
We're grateful to our alumni who graciously take time from their busy schedules to support their undergraduate colleagues. The information that our alumni share is invaluable to our scholars as they navigate the application procress.
Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, '11
The McNair Scholars Program holds an annual Recognition Reception where we celebrate the successes of our scholars and give much-deserved recognition to our faculty mentors who work with our scholars throughout the duration of their time in the program.
Every year, we invite a McNair alumnus to be a guest speaker at our reception. They are our success stories. They graciously share insights, experiences, or challenges they experienced while in graduate school, as well as how they persisted to attain their goals.
This past year, our guest speaker was Dr. Victoria Rodriguez, '11. Victoria was featured on the St. Edward's alumni spotlight, "Challenge, Triumph, and Living Her Dream." She earned her Ph.D. in Developmental and Psychological Sciences and Race, Inequality, and Language in Education from Stanford University in 2017.
She is currently a Diversity Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of San Diego, where she investigates "the college readiness process for underrepresented youth in an effort to better understand how schools can best support and prepare their students to persist in college."
Doctoral Degrees
Dahlia Campbell
B.S. (2006) Chemistry, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. (2012) Chemistry, Purdue University
Ilse Carrizales
B.A. (2007) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2009) Psychology, Oklahoma State University
Ph.D. (2013) Psychology, Oklahoma State University
Monica Flores
B.S. (2001) Biology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2008) Science Education, University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D. (2014) Science Education, University of Texas at Austin
GiNell Elliott
B.S. (2007) Bioinformatics, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. (2015) Computational and Systems Biology, Washington University
Patricia Garcia
B.A. (2005) English Writing and Rhetoric, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. (2015) Information Studies Program, University of California at Los Angeles
Trinidad Macias
B.A. (2007) International Relations, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2010) Political Science, University of Texas at San Antonio
Ph.D. (2016) Education, University of The Incarnate Word
Daisy Izaguirre
B.S. (2006) Biochemistry, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2009) Human and Molecular Genetics, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston
Ph.D. (2016) Cancer Biology, The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Houston
Daniel Lyles
B.A. (2010) Sociology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. and Ph.D. (2016) Science and Technology Studies Program, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Brenda Torres
B.S. (2010) Biochemistry, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. (2016) Immunology Program, Stanford University
Danielle Jackson
B.A. (2009) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. (2017) Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute
Racheal Banda Rothrock
B.A. (2007) Graphic Design, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2010) Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas at Austin
Ph.D. (2017) Education/Curriculum and Instruction Program, University of Texas at Austin
Victoria Rodriguez
B.A. (2011) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. (2017) Developmental and Psychological Sciences, Stanford University
Leon A. Venegas
B.S. (2010) Biology, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. (2018) Biological Science Program, University of Illinois at Chicago
Kristina Rodriguez
B.A. (2007) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2016) Psychology, University of North Texas
Ph.D. (2018) Counseling Psychology, University of North Texas
Amalia Martinez
B.A. (2011) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2014) Clinical Psychology, Alliant International University
Dual Ph.D. (2018) Clinical and Industrial/Organization Psychology Program, Alliant International University
Elizabeth Pelser Scheuermann
B.S. (2013), Biology, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. (2019) Neuroscience, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Glenn Trujillo
B.A. (2009) Philosophy, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2011) Philosophy, University of Houston
Ph.D. (2019) Philosophy, Vanderbilt University
Cynthia Tapia
B.S. (2015) Chemistry, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. (2020) Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Texas Medical Branch
Briana Cobos
B.A. (2012) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2015) Psychological Research, Texas State University
Ph.D. (2021) Psychology, University of Texas, San Antonio
Elba Moise
B.A. (2011) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2014) Public Health and Anthropology, Oregon State University
Ph.D. (2021) Learning Sciences & Human Development, University of Washington
Shanae Jefferies
B.A. (2013) Sociology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2015) Sociology and Linguistics, University of North Texas
Ph.D. (2021) Sociology and Workforce Development, University of North Texas
Peter Rosa
B.A. (2012) Philosophy, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2013) Humanities, University of Chicago
Ph.D. (2021) Philosophy, Loyola University Chicago
Kathryn Michelle Benavidez
B.S. (2014) Environmental Science and Policy, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Wildlife Ecology, Texas State University
Ph.D. (2022) Bioanthropology, Indiana University
Austin Hestdalen
B.A. (2015) Communication, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2017) Communication, Duquesne University
Ph.D. (2022) Rhetoric, Duquesne University
Dianey Leal
B.A. (2015) Political Science and English Writing & Rhetoric, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2017) Public Service and Administration, Texas A&M University
Dual Ph.D. (2022) Higher, Adult, and Lifelong Education (HALE) and Chicano/Latino Studies, Michigan State University
Marcela Nicole Kunkel
B.S. (2017), Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. (2023) Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Texas at Austin
Amy Ontai
B.A.(2017) Biology, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2020) Microbiology, Yale University
Ph.D. (2023) Microbiology, Yale University
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Lisa Montoya
B.S. (2008) Biology, St. Edward’s University
DVM (2013) Texas A&M University
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Gustavo Alonso
B.B.A. (2005) Accounting Information Technology, St. Edward’s University
DPT (2014) University of Southern California
Lorraine Ortega
B.A. (2008) Kinesiology, St. Edward’s University
DPT (2013) Columbia University
Rosemary Galvan
B.A. (2008) Kinesiology, St. Edward’s University
DPT (2014) Texas Women’s University
Doctor of Pharmacy
Anita Ramos
B.S. (2003) Biochemistry, St. Edward’s University
PHARM.D (2012) University of Incarnate Word
Megan Garcia
B.S. (2009) Biochemistry, St. Edward’s University
PHARM.D (2014) University of Incarnate Word
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Shanny Merlos Lozano
B.S. (2007) Biology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2013) Nursing, Vanderbilt University
Ph.D. (2022) Nursing Practice, Old Dominion University
Master’s Degrees
Gloria Martinez-Perez
B.S. (2002) Biochemistry, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2011) Education, Sul Ross State University
April Buentello
B.A. (2003) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2010) College Student Development, St. Edward’s University
Adriana Marina Jones
B.B.A. (2003) Finance, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2009) Counseling, Prairie View A&M University
Carlos Martinez
B.A. (2003) Political Science, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2013) Library and Information Science, The Catholic University of America
Judith Razo
B.B.A. (2003) International Business, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2007) Advertising, University of Texas at Austin
Ruben Garcia
B.A. (2004) Criminal Justice, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2007) Counseling, St. Edward’s University
Ariana Hinojosa
B.B.A. (2004) International Business, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2010) Communication, University of Texas Pan-American
Jessica Alvarez
B.S. (2005) Computer Science, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2008) Information Technology, University of Texas at San Antonio
Brenda Cornejo
B.A. (2005) Social Work, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2007) Social Work, Texas State University
Roberto Dovalina
B.A. (2005) Computer Information Science, St. Edward’s University
M.B.A. (2009) Business Administration, St. Edward’s University
Maria Escareño
B.A. (2005) Computer Information Science, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2010) Educational Leadership, Western New Mexico University
Claudia Gonzalez
B.A. (2005) Social Work, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2008) Social Work, University of Texas at Austin
Megan Jackson
B.A. (2005) Theatre Arts, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2007) Media Studies , The New School for Public Engagement
Clint Ortega
B.A. (2005) Communication Studies, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2008) Information Technology, University of Texas at San Antonio
Marina Solis
B.A. (2005) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2017) Counseling, St. Edward’s University
Esteban Rostro
B.A. (2005) Accounting & Computer Informatics, St. Edward’s University
M.B.A. (2018) Business Administration and Business Analytics, George Mason University
Luis Avila
B.S. (2006) Computer Science, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2013) Computer Science, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Sarah Bond
B.A. (2006) English Writing and Rhetoric, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2008) Journalism, University of Texas at Austin
Jose Aaron Hinojosa
B.A. (2006) Communication, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2012) College Student Affairs, Nova Southeastern University
Cheryl Lozano-Whitten
B.A. (2006) Organizational Communication, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2012) Communication, Texas A&M College Station
Brian Rabalais
B.A. (2006) Graphic Design, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2008) Design Management, Savannah College of Art and Design
Samantha Swaim Moreno
B.A. (2006) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2008) Industrial/Organizational Psychology, St. Mary’s University
Marisol Vasquez
B.A. (2006) Religious Studies, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2008) Theology, University of Notre Dame
Aaron Villarreal
B.A. (2006) Education Certification in Spanish, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2012) Education/Administration and Supervision, University of Phoenix
Rocio Rangel
B.A. (2006) Liberal Studies, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2016) College Student Development, St. Edward’s University
Beatrice Tiago
B.B.A. (2006) Accounting, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Business Administration, American Public University
Heather Bruch
B.A. (2007) Mathematics, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2011) Mathematics, Texas State University
William Jaramillo
B.A. (2007) Mathematics, St. Edward’s University
Ed.M. (2014), School Leadership, Harvard University
Monica Saldivar
B.A. (2007) Spanish, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2018) Education, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Calixto Balderas
B.B.A. and B.A. (2008) Accounting and Computer Information Technology, St. Edward’s University
M.P.A. (2011) Professional Accounting, University of Texas at Austin
Dagoberto Garcia
B.A. (2008) History, St. Edward’s University
M.L.A. (2012) Liberal Studies, St. Edward’s University
Julian Gonzalez
B.A. (2008) Philosophy, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2013) Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Texas State University
Johanna Torres
B.A. (2007) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2011) Clinical Psychology, University of Texas at Tyler
Veronica Villa
B.A. (2008) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2015) Counseling, University of Colorado Denver
Karla Barrera
B.S. (2008) Biochemistry, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Physician Assistant Studies, University of Texas Health Science Center
Cristal Lopez
B.A. (2009) Spanish and International Business, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2012) Spanish and International Business, Saint Louis University
Julian Gonzales
B.A. (2008) Philosophy, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2013) Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Texas State University
Mirna Lopez
B.A. (2009) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2013) School Psychology, Our Lady of the Lake University
Sandy Martinez
B.S. (2009) Biology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2014) Project Management, St. Edward’s University
Abel Nevarez
B.A. (2008) Communication, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2011) Communication Studies, University of Texas at Austin
Flora Ortega
B.A (2009) International Relations, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2012) Radio-Television-Film, University of Texas at Austin
Tabitha Spencer
B.A. (2009) Psychology and B.S. (2009) Biology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2013) Clinical Psychology, Sam Houston University
Maura Valle
B.A. (2009) Computer Information, St. Edwards's University
B.B.A. (2009) Accounting Information Technology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2014) Accounting, St. Edward’s University
Hilary Martinez
B.S. (2010) Forensic Science, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2013) Anthropology, Texas State University
Carol Filip
B.A. (2010) Religious Studies, St. Edward’s University
M.Div. (2013) Divinity, Harvard Divinity School
Eloise Montemayor
B.A. (2010) Photo Communications, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2013) Interdisciplinary Studies, University of Texas Pan American
Jose Vasquez
B.A. (2010) Media Communication, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2012) Mass Communication, Texas State University
Dominique Salas
B.A. (2010) English Writing and Rhetoric, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Creative Writing, New Mexico State University
M.A. (2019) Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin
Robert-Gabriel Aaron Mundine
B.A. (2011) Philosophy, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2013) Philosophy, Boston College
Anthony Perez
B.B.A. (2011) Marketing, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2013) Advertising, University of Texas at Austin
Kristin Perez
B.A. (2011) History, St. Edward’s University
M.L.A. (2013) Liberal Arts, St. Edward’s University
Regina Portillo
B.A. (2011) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2014) Education, Columbia University
Tiffany Begley
B.A. (2011) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2015) Counseling, St. Edward’s University
Lauren May
B.A. (2011) Religious Studies, St. Edward’s University
M.T.S. (2013) Theological Studies, Harvard Divinity School M.S. (2015) Social Work, New York University
Kadence Hampton
B.S. (2012) Environmental Science, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2014), Urban and Regional Planning, University of Minnesota
Eleanor Palmer
B.A. (2012) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2014) Psychology, Wake Forest University
Shirley Green
B.A. (2012) Latina American Studies, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2014) Global Policy Studies, University of Texas at Austin
Karen Lopez
B.A. (2012) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2016) Physician Assistant, Baylor College of Medicine
Leslie De La Rosa
B.A. (2012) Spanish, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2017) Student Affairs in Higher Education, Texas State University
Jessica Mauricio
B.S. (2006) Biology, St. Edward's University
M.S.P.M. (2011) Project Management, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2017) Environmental Toxicology, Texas Tech University
Maria Sol Cordova
B.A (2012) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2018) Counseling, Texas State University
Katherine Najera
B.S. (2013) Biology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Biomedical Science, Texas Tech Health Science Center
Genesis Granados
B.A. (2013) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A (2017) Psychology, University of Houston Clear Lake
Nicholas Tafacory
B.A. (2013) Global Studies, St. Edward’s University
M.L.A. (2018) Liberal Studies, St. Edward’s University
Jessica Le
B.A. (2013) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Psychology, University of North Texas
Monica Rivas
B.S. (2013) Environmental Science, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2017) Architecture, University of Houston
Elvia Valle
B.A. (2013) Global Studies, St. Edward's University
Fulbright for Political Science (2014), Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, Austria
M.A. (2017) German and European Studies, Georgetown University, Pickering Fellow
Rogelio Ortiz
B.S. (2014) Mathematics, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin
Angelica Rangel
B.A. (2014) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Clinical Psychology, University of Texas at Tyler
Vanessa Neutzler
B.S. (2014) Biology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Bioscience and Health Policy, Rice University
Joelynn Avendaño
B.A. (2014) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2015) Child Development Psychology, Kingston University
Dellea Copeland
B.A. (2014) Political Science, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2017) Political Science, Pennsylvania State University
Eryn Lee
B.S. (2014) Biochemistry, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2018) Biochemistry, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Mirna Garza
B.A. (2014) Social Work, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Social Work, New York University
Iman Ortiz
B.B.A. (2015) Accounting, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2016) Accounting, University of Texas at Austin
William Haynes III
B.A. (2015) Global Studies, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2019) Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies, University of Glasgow
Emily Dalton
B.S. (2017) Environmental Science and Policy
M.S. (2019) Public Health, Cornell University
Judith Velazquez
B.A. (2013) Sociology, St. Edward's University
M.P.H. (2019) Health Promotion and Behavior Science, University of Texas Health Science Center
Norma Itzel Salas
B.A. (2017) Social Work, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2019) Social Work, Columbia University
Melissa Chavarria
B.A. (2017) Political Science, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2019) Public Affairs, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Mayra Ortega
B.S. (2018) Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2021) Mental Health Counseling, University of Texas at El Paso
Erick Munoz
B.A. (2018) Philosophy, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2020) Applied Philosophy and Ethics, Texas State University
Jennifer Rangubphai
B.B.A. (2018) Business Administration, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2020) Leadership and Change, St. Edward's University
Mario Lira
B.A. (2015) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.Ed. (2020) Educational Leadership, University of Texas at Austin
Anthony Sanchez
B.S. (2019) Biochemistry, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2021) Pharmaceutical Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Analise Roth-Rodriguez
B.S. (2019) Biochemistry, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2021) Medical Chemistry, University of Minnesota
Lorena Sierra
B.A. (2017) Social Work, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2021) Social Work, University of Texas Austin
Chantal Neutzler
B.S. (2019) Biology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2022) Biotechnology, Texas A&M
Miguel Delgado-Ochoa
B.A. (2014) Biology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2022) Health Information Management, Texas State University
Jaquelin Ortuno-Vitoux
B.A. (2017) Environmental Science and Policy, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2022) Control of Infectious Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Clarissa De Leon
B.S. (2019) Environmental Science & Policy, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2022) Biology, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Nubia Briones
B.A. (2018) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.Ed. (2022) Counseling Psychology, Teachers College Columbia University
B.A. (2009) Public Safety Management, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2023) Educational Leadership, St. Edward's University
Currently in Doctoral Programs
Omar Garcia-Urdiales
B.A. (2005) International Relations, St. Edward’s. University
M.B.A. (2012) Global Entrepreneurship, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. Entrepreneurship & Digitalization, TU Dortmund University
Celencia Guillory
B.A. (2007) Business Administration & Management, St. Edward’s University
M.B.A. (2011) Business Administration, Webster University
Ph.D. Management, Wayland Baptist University
Stefanie Torres
B.A. (2009) English Writing and Rhetoric, St. Edward’s University
M.F.A. (2013) Creative Writing, University of Kansas
Ph.D. English Creative Writing, University of Kansas
Dominique Salas
B.A. (2010) English Writing and Rhetoric, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2016) Creative Writing, New Mexico State University
M.A. (2019) Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ph.D. Communication Arts, University of Wisconsin
Kelly-Kate Crossland
B.A. (2015) Philosophy, St. Edward’s University
M.A. (2017) Philosophy, Brandeis University
Ph.D. Philosophy, Baylor University
Ashley Vance
B.A. (2016) History, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2019) Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Ph.D. Anthropology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Crisel Suarez
B.S. (2017) Mathematics, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2019) Physics, Fisk University
Ph.D. Physics, Fisk-Vanderbilt University
Brianna Collins
B.S. (2017) Chemistry, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2019) Chemistry, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Ph.D. Chemistry, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Gilbert Rivera
B.S. (2017) Mathematics, St. Edward's University
M.S. Physics, California State University Los Angeles
Ph.D. Mathematics, Central Michigan University
Ana Avalos
B.A. (2017) Religious Theology, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2020) Harvard Divinity School
Ph.D. Theology, Fordham University
Stefanie Torres
B.A. (2009) English Writing, St. Edward's University
M.F.A. (2013) Creative Writing, University of Kansas
Ph.D. English, University of Kansas
Alicia Torres
B.A. (2018) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2021) Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University
Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University
Wilson Whitener
B.A. (2018) Mathematics, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2020) Philosophy, Northern Illinois University
Ph.D. Economics, Texas Tech University
Vanesa Lerma
B.S. (2016) Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University
M.A. (2018) Psychology, New York University
Ph.D. Clinical Neuropsychology, University of Houston
Christopher Azaldegui
B.S. (2019) Chemistry, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Chemical Biology, University of Michigan
Jennifer Jaimes
B.S. (2019) Chemistry, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry, University of California at Irvine
Ana Vielma
B.A. (2019) Psychology, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Educational Psychology, University of Texas at Austin
Bianca Garcia-Gonzalez
B.S. (2021) Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. Chemical and Biological Sciences, Scripps University
Jimmy Martinez
B.A. (2021) Chemistry, St. Edward’s University
Ph.D. Inorganic Chemistry, Tulane University
Flor Flores Jaimes
B.S. (2021) Environmental Science & Policy, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Environmental Science & Policy, University of California, Irvine
Ederewoma Ohwobete
B.S. (2021) Environmental Chemistry, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Environmental Chemistry, University of Pittsburg
Kaylee Delgado
B.S. (2020) Biology, St. Edward's University
M.S. (2022) Biomedical Sciences, Rush University
Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University
Marianne Garcia
B.S. (2022) Behavioral Neuroscience, St. Edward's University
Ph.D. Behavioral Neuroscience, Texas Tech University
Diego Garza
B.S. (2023) Kinesiology, St. Edward's University
DPT, University of the Incarnate Word
Currently in Master’s Programs
Cristina Barriot
B.A. (2014) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.Ed. Education, University of Washington
Lydia Rhodes
B.A. (2015) Psychology, St. Edward's University
M.S. Psychology, Prescott College
Gilbert Rivera
B.S. (2017) Mathematics, St. Edward's University
M.S. Physics, California State University Los Angeles
Sarahi Enriquez
B.A. (2019) Forensic Chemistry, St. Edward’s University
M.A. Chemistry and Biochemistry, New Mexico State University
Guadalupe Aguilar
B.S. (2020) Forensic Sciences, St. Edward’s University
M.S. Veterinary Medical Sciences Concentration in Forensic Toxicology, University of Florida
Alberto Limones
B.A. (2020) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.Div. Theological Studies, Harvard Divinity School
Cristobal Garcia-Quiroz
B.S. (2021) Biology, St. Edward’s University
M.P.A. Public Policy and Administration, Columbia University
Cole Calderon
B.S. (2020) Biology, St. Edward’s University
M.S. Business Analytics, University of Texas Dallas
Victoria Jaimes
B.A. (2021) Psychology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. Industrial Organizational Psychology, Xavier University
Viviana Jaimes
B.A. (2021) Sociology, St. Edward’s University
M.A. Student Affairs Administration, Ball State University
Ariah Alba
B.A. (2022) Photography & Media Arts, St. Edward's University
B.A. (2022) Religious Studies, St. Edward’s University
M.Div. Baylor University’s George W. Truette Theological Seminary
Annalyse Granowski
B.A. (2022) English Literature, St. Edward’s University
M.A. English, West Texas A&M University
Andrea Calderon
B.S. (2019) Environmental Science & Policy, St. Edward's University
B.A. (2022) English Literature, St. Edward's University
M.A. Columbia University
Michael Baquet
B.S. (2023) Political Science, St. Edward's University
M.S. Disaster Science and Management, University of Delaware
AshleyRose Watters
B.A. (2023) Marketing, St. Edward's University
M.A. Marketing, Johns Hopkins University
Scholars in Law School
Neal Whetstone
B.A. (2018) Political Science and Government, St. Edward’s University
J.D. School of Law, University of Texas at Austin
Fulbright Recipients
Glenn Trujillo
B.A. (2009) Philosophy, St. Edward’s University
M.S. (2011) Philosophy, University of Houston
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (2011) in Germany
Ph.D. (2019) Philosophy, Vanderbilt University
Elvia Valle
B.A. (2013) Global Studies, St. Edward's University
Fulbright for Political Science (2014), Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, Austria
M.A. (2017) German and European Studies, Georgetown University, Pickering Fellow
Armand Ferreccio
B.A. (2015) International Relations, St. Edward's University
Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship (2018) in Colombia
William Haynes III
B.A. (2015) Global Studies, St. Edward’s University
Fulbright Research Fellowship (2018), University of Glasgow
M.S. (2019) Security, Intelligence, and Strategic Studies, University of Glasgow
Rachel Leader
BA (2019) Sociology, St. Edward's University
Fulbright Student Scholarship (2019), English Teaching Assistantship in Taiwan
Publications
Dianney Leal
Flores, A., & Leal, D. R. (2020). Beyond Enrollment and Graduation: Examining Strategic Plans from Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Texas. Journal of Latinos and Education, 1-16.