Academics
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Regan Preston got a college job. It turned out to be her calling.
Regan Preston, ’19 Major: Communications Studies Showing high school students the value of college is her passion.
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Emmalie wants to bring world-class health care to small-town Texas.
Emmalie Berkovsky, BS ’17, Dell Med ’21 Major: Chemical Engineering/ Doctor of Medicine Growing up in a small town has many perks, but world-class medical care isn’t always one of them. That is why Dell Med student Emmalie Berkovsky plans to return to her hometown of Shiner to serve the community she loves.
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Liam Harlan is bringing research results to Texans faster.
Liam Harlan, ’19 Major: Chemical Engineering Liam Harlan wants to use data to fast-track advances in chemical engineering. Because the state of Texas has a first-class research university, this valedictorian didn’t have to leave Texas to get the experience a top researcher needs.
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Janelle Chavez is expanding access to care for medically underserved communities
Janelle Chavez, ’19 Major: Biology Biology major Janelle Chavez ventured to Austin for her education and plans to return to the Valley to improve health care.











