Student Profiles
From mentee to mentor: Jesse Hernandez '26 pays it forward in ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« EOP
Jesse Hernandez '26 transformed his time at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« into a journey of leadership and growth. A first-generation student from the Bronx, he has developed a penchant for turning discomfort into confidence and community impact.
Researching resilience: Future global health nurse starts locally in Broome County
The BUPNUR program is expanding research access at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« by supporting first-time undergraduate researchers like Rosell Hernandez. With funding, mentorship, and hands-on fieldwork in community resilience, Hernandez is gaining the experience and confidence to pursue a career serving marginalized communities across the globe.
From self-doubt to self-belief
Britney Erazo radiates resilience and positive energy, but it wasn't always this way. Her experience as part of EOP has transformed her outlook and now she shines her light on those around her, giving back to the EOP community with optimism and enthusiasm.
Preserving voices, shaping futures: ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ« graduate student documents EOP’s powerful legacy
The Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) has played a vital role in shaping the lives of countless students at ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«. For Mariapaz Burbano ‘24, who is pursuing a Master’s of Science in human rights through the Department of Human Development, researching EOP’s history has been a deeply personal and meaningful journey — one rooted in preservation, storytelling and advocacy.
Building community and confidence
It wasn’t the ideal start to a college career, but for Gavin Thomas Walters, things ended up working out. The first time Thomas Walters applied to ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«, he didn’t get the answer that he was looking for. After clearing up an issue with the new FAFSA portal, Thomas Walters was accepted the next day and quickly committed to his top choice, ÑÇÖÞÇéÉ«, where he was also admitted to the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)