• Portrait of Israel Martinez, an arts, media and design student

    Blueprint to Brilliance: How Israel Martinez Found His Calling in Design

    June 10, 2025
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    When Israel Martinez first walked into 91¶¶Òõ's iMake Innovation Center, he had no idea how pivotal it would be in shaping his future. Today, graduating from UC Davis with a bachelor’s degree in design, he carries not only strong technical skills but a deep sense of purpose rooted in creativity,...

  • Alumna Christine Castillo Castanon posts next to eye exam equipment

    Seeing the Future: Christine Castillo Castanon’s Path to Optometry and Giving Back

    March 28, 2025
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    Christine Castillo Castanon, an alumna of 91¶¶Òõ's TRIO program, is on the verge of earning her doctorate in optometry, marking a significant milestone in a journey that began with her involvement in TRIO’s Upward Bound Math and Science Program. Castanon has a passion for healthcare and a strong...