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What is Health and Human Development?

Diverse fields of study that share one
common goal: enriching the lives of others.

Julia Schiavone

1st-Generation Spotlight

Julia Schiavone, academic adviser in the Center for Advising and Engagement, reflects on what it means to her to be a 1st-generation graduate.