In this episode, Colleen talks all about the benefits of the college access program "Cougs Rise" and it's benefits for first-gen, incoming college students. She speaks with former Cougs Rise mentor and current Interim Coordinator Jess Garibay. After graduating this last semester in 2021, Jess loved Cougs Rise so much that she had to stick around! Listen in to see how the program has affected her, as well as current Cougs Rise students Olivia Bell and Alejandra Beltran

More info on Cougs Rise: https://provost.wsu.edu/cougsrise/

Application to join Cougs Rise: https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2nugwGsg6Fb4prE

Participant Stories: https://provost.wsu.edu/cougsrise/meet-cougs-rise-student-cougs-rise/