College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

Congratulations CAHSS 2023 Debbie Juran Beyond Tomorrow Award Recipients

Student award winners shown lining up in front of a mural

Interim Dean James Hussar (left) shown with (l to r): Madison Shaw, Hannah Fulton, Alexis Martinez, Maya Garcia, Yeritzi Victoria, Liliana Torres-Feiner, Veronica Cervantes, Georgia Karey, Hanna Zeta Sprotte, and Alberto De Jesus Garcia Padilla.  Absent from photo: Madeleine Gonzales, Milo Ramos, Brant Schuler, and Heather Wieshlow.

January 2, 2024

Congratulations to the 2023 Debbie Juran Beyond Tomorrow awardees!  The following fourteen students will each receive a $500 award towards their scholarly work:

  • Veronica Cervantes
  • Alberto DeJesus Garcia Padilla
  • Hannah Fulton
  • Maya Garcia
  • Madeleine Gonzales
  • Georgia Kary
  • Alexis Martinez
  • Milo Ramos
  • Brant Schuler
  • Madison Shaw
  • Liliana Torres-Feiner
  • Yeritzi Victoria
  • Heather Wieshlow 
  • Hannah Zeta Sprotte

Students were invited to apply for the award by submitting an essay on how the funds would support their scholarly endeavors, research, work-readiness efforts, and internships.  The awards will be used for student travel to present research, cover costs of research posters/presentation materials, clothing for interviews and internships as well as transportation to/from, and for creative activity such as supplies and equipment, research incentives, and more.

The awards are made possible through a generous donation from CSUMB Foundation Board Member and CAHSS Dean's Advisory Council member Debbie Juran of Juran Wealth Management.   Congratulations, Otters!