Bruin Grad, 🎓DPCR Alumni Updates, Events and FAFSA Resources 🎓

Alumni Feature

Talk about a full-circle moment! Markeisha Banks '18 now serves as a supervisor for several DPCR students at their Corporate Work Study placement at UC Health, where she is the Manager of the Communications and Dispatch Center. She is also on track to earn her Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati in May 2027. We are so proud of all your hard work, Markeisha!

Alumni Updates

Congratulations to the following alumni who have shared their recent accomplishments and life updates with the Graduate Success office:

Ruva (MaryAnn) Chimusoro '15 - Serving as Co-Lead of Vibe Austin, an employee resource group (ERG) at Visa dedicated to empowering Black employees and allies, fostering professional development, and driving inclusion.

Jada Harris '19 - Congratulations on your new position as Coordinator for Student-Athlete Development and Letterwinner Engagement at the University of Cincinnati.

Wintana Demoz '19 - Congratulations on being nominated to join the National Society of Leadership and Success, University of Kentucky Chapter.

Alejandra Ortega Gomez '23 and Cristofer Roblero Aguilar '23 - Congratulations on your marriage. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!

Daniela Morales '23 - Congratulations on your internship with Congressman Greg Landsman.

Marlene Gonzalez Garcia '23 - Selected for the University of Cincinnati's Senior 100 program, which recognizes 100 students each year who have made a lasting impact across the university through service, scholarship, and engagement.

Aaliyah Collins '25 - Social Media Manager for the Black Student Union and Bellarmine Christian Fellowship Student Leader.

Brian Lusango '25 - Ambassador for Gen-1 at the University of Cincinnati, a program designed to help first-generation students succeed in college.

Jazmin Tubbs '25 - Completed an internship with Duke University & NC Central's Alcohol Research Education (D.CARE) program, where she studied the effects of ethanol and e-cigarette usage on the lungs.

Michelle Rodriguez Velasquez '26 and Valentina Cabrera Lorenzo '26 - Congratulations on completing United States Marine Corps boot camp in September.

Click here to share updates and accomplishments and to update your contact information!

Fall Break Tailgate—Alums Welcome!

Calling all alumni...come join us at DPCR on October 14 for food and a chance to reconnect with your Bruin family. Hope to see you there!

TIME TO RENEW YOUR FAFSA

for the '27-'28 academic year! This annual task is necessary if you want access to Pell Grants, federal loans, and institutional scholarships. To make this process as smooth as possible, be sure to check out the DPCR Linktree, where you’ll find a treasure trove of detailed instructions and helpful resources to assist you in completing your FAFSA. The good news is that it is VERY easy to complete this year. *Please note: If you are graduating from college in May 2026, you will not need to fill out the FAFSA.*

Click for FAFSA Help

DPCR alumni are needed to help with multiple volunteer opportunities!

Please click here to view and sign up. As alumni of DPCR, your continued presence shows our current students what is possible for their future!

*Alumni who have received microgrants are strongly encouraged to volunteer.*

**Please get in touch with the Graduate Success Office to schedule an appointment

if you have questions regarding transcripts, college options, major or minor changes, and other concerns.**