senior profiles

  1. May 4, 2020

    Engineering grad’s passion is creating things that help the world

    Amber George loves to create. That passion led her to study engineering at U-M, a journey that included campus leadership roles, an internship at NASA and efforts to help students of color feel more included and heard. 

  2. April 22, 2019

    LSA senior works to serve needs of LGBTQ population

    Once Kalei Glozier took psychology courses at U-M, he discovered his passion for the field. Through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program, the LSA senior gained research experience on psychology projects related to safe spaces on campus and LGBTQ people’s perceptions of heterosexuality.

  3. April 22, 2019

    SMTD senior’s production company amplifies unheard voices

    When Thomas Laub realized he wanted to work in theater for the rest of his life, he was surrounded by enamored theatergoers at a production of “Guys and Dolls.” During his time at U-M, Laub merged his passions for theater and business through launching Runyonland Productions.

  4. April 22, 2019

    School of Nursing senior overcame early family challenges

    Christina Lindsey’s journey started long before she arrived at U-M. The School of Nursing senior and first-generation college student said she was adopted at birth, and that her biological mother struggled with substance abuse at the time. A high school program that allowed her to shadow doctors and nurses solidified her passion for nursing.

  5. April 22, 2019

    Ford School senior uses journalism to advance inclusion

    Ashley Tjhung has dedicated her University of Michigan career to raising the voices of students of color across campus. The public policy major recently served as the managing editor of Michigan in Color, The Michigan Daily’s section that is created by and for students of color.

  6. April 25, 2018

    School of Kinesiology senior finds passion in sports

    From playing basketball in his driveway as a kid to working as a student manager for the U-M football team, sports always played a central role in Thomas Dozeman’s life. Before transferring to U-M, the School of Kinesiology senior and Grand Rapids native played basketball for Albion College. Once at U-M, his passion for sports never wavered.

  7. April 25, 2018

    Taubman College senior finds growth at U-M

    When looking back on why he decided to pursue architecture as a career, Giovanni Martinez points to an intimate family portrait based in the creative process. His father and godfather work in the construction industry. His mother is an artistic person as well, whether it be drawing or crochet. He inherited the same urge to transform products of the imagination into reality.

  8. April 25, 2018

    School of Information senior seeks tech training for all

    When Abril Vela was in high school, a conscientious school counselor and a stroke of luck led Vela to her first computer programming course. Her teacher actively worked to ensure the female students in the class felt like they belonged, helping foster Vela’s love for the subject. Since then, she has worked to merge her passions for education, equity and technology.

  9. April 25, 2018

    Stamps School senior seeks justice through fashion

    From sizing restrictions to the unsafe spaces of the shopping experience, D Wang Zhao, a senior in the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design, says there are several ways the current fashion industry does not adequately serve those who are gender non-binary. Zhao has dedicated their final months at U-M confronting this inequity.

  10. April 25, 2018

    Senior profiles from the Class of 2018

    Each year, The University Record profiles graduating seniors who highlight the range of experiences and people at U-M. Profiled this year are Thomas Dozeman, Giovanni Martinez, Abril Vela and D Wang Zhao.