According to Rutgers research, Day of the Dead in the U.S. "emerged as a form of resistance to dominant power structures and narratives based on histories of colonization, racism, sexism, and other forms of injustice."
Naficy is being inducted this year in honor of her contributions as the founder and executive director of The American Place in the Hartford Public Library.
Digital inequality – challenges in accessing or maintaining an internet connection and functional digital devices – affected on-time graduation for U.S.
“Stay true to who you are. As you chase your dreams, it’s very easy to be consumed in hustle culture, especially in New York, and lose sight of who you are. Never feel that you have to compromise your integrity and who you are as an individual,” McCoy said.
“As a first-generation student I had zero connections, and I wish someone had told me how important that truly is when searching for a job. When my peers who had a connection immediately got a job while I waited almost a year, it crushed me. But it’s ok, start making connections as soon as you can,” Jaylynn Cardona COM’22 said.
“After being at SC&I, I began thinking about how I could combine my interests in policy and law with journalism and continue expanding myself,” Wilson said.
