Student Success Stories

Turning Pain Into Purpose Through Education and a Network of Support

For Tabitha Rodgers, the road to healing wasn’t linear—it was forged through adversity, reflection and a deep desire to break the cycle of trauma. Today, as a transition aftercare services and substance abuse coordinator, Tabitha is a force of change in the lives of youth and families navigating the behavioral health and child welfare systems.

Kayla Hall’s Last Stand

The Health Professions Post-Bac gave Kayla Hall the confidence, study skills and guidance she needed to pursue her dreams. Today she's a medical student at UC Davis School of Medicine.

Crafting Balance One Microbe at a Time

Microbe Manager Lauren Price, a graduate of the Master Brewers Certificate Program, is pushing the limits of what it means to be a brewer by creating carefully crafted and fully balanced beverages at Mindscape Fermentations.

Crime Lab Ready

The combination of theoretical concepts and real-world examples, along with significant hands-on experience, allowed Shane Williams to graduate from the Forensic Science Graduate Program with the career-ready skills he needed to succeed in a crime lab.

What’s Brewin’?

UC Davis Tapping Potential Pink IPA is a collaboration brew featuring a unique recipe developed by 2022 scholarship winner Chijindu Onwuchekwa and five regional breweries who helped bring her recipe to life.