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AMONG
THE FIRST

by KRISTINE THOMPSON

ean Bajwa ’18 and Genessis Galindo ’20 are among firsts at
S the University of Rochester. They were both the first in their
families to graduate from a four-year college. They were also
among the first to participate in a pilot mentorship match
program last summer, which brought together first-generation
students and alumni through the University’s online networking
platform, The Meliora Collective.

Supporting students in their career search has always been a
priority for the University, but it was elevated during COVID-19
as a key area within its new Together for Rochester campaign,
a yearlong effort to help make life better for the University
community. Expanding support for first-generation students—
and helping them flourish while on campus and later in their
careers—is also a campaign priority.

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