BEAUMONT, Texas, July 17 -- Lamar University issued the following news release:
Lamar University has named kinesiology senior Karen Damien the July First-Generation Student of the Month, recognizing her dedication to higher education and the example she hopes to set for her family.
As a first-generation college student, Damien said her educational journey is rooted in the sacrifices her family made to provide opportunities they never had.
"I am a proud first-generation college student because of my family and the sacrifices they have made to give me opportunities they never had," Damien said. "Their hard work and support have allowed me to pursue higher education, and every accomplishment I achieve honors everything they have done for me...