{"id":407489,"date":"2024-04-18T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-18T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=407489"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"UOG-student-Laxamana-named-Truman-Scholar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/UOG-student-Laxamana-named-Truman-Scholar\/","title":{"rendered":"UOG student Laxamana named Truman Scholar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Julie Ann L. Laxamana, a senior Criminal Justice and Biology major at the University of Guam, has been selected for the 2024 Truman Scholarship. Laxamana is one of 60 students from 54 U.S. colleges and universities named Truman Scholars this year.<\/p>\n

Laxamana is the 21st Truman Scholar from UOG.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m thankful to the Harry S. Truman Foundation for this opportunity and to my mentors at UOG, Dr. Gena Rojas and Dr. Ron McNinch, for their support throughout this process and my time as a UOG student. I am very humbled and honored.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Truman Scholarship, a highly competitive and prestigious scholarship, was established by the U.S. Congress in 1975 as the living memorial to President Harry S. Truman. Laxamana can use the $30,000 scholarship to pursue a master\u2019s degree at some of the nation\u2019s top universities for public service and administration.<\/p>\n

According to a press release from the foundation, \u201cTruman Scholars demonstrate outstanding leadership potential, a commitment to a career in government or the nonprofit sector, and academic excellence. Each Truman Scholar receives funding for graduate studies, leadership training, career counseling, and special internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government.\u201d<\/p>\n

Laxamana also serves on the UOG Board of Regents as the Student Regent. She was recently named a Congressional Award Gold Medal recipient. The Congressional Award website states that Gold Medal winners \u201chave committed themselves to at least two years to goal-setting and community involvement. To earn the award, a participant must log a minimum of 400 hours of Voluntary Public Service, 200 hours of Personal Development, 200 hours of Physical Fitness, and a five-day, four-night Expedition or Exploration.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are immensely proud of Julie. It\u2019s truly amazing to see our students achieve on the national stage,\u201d said UOG President Anita Borja Enriquez. \u201cHer accomplishments highlight not only her leadership capacity, hard work ethic, and commitment to academic excellence, but also the invaluable mentorship from our dedicated faculty. UOG is shaping leaders ready to make a meaningful impact.\u201d<\/p>\n

Truman Scholars from the University of Guam:<\/p>\n

Joaquin V. Leon Guerrero \u2013 1978<\/p>\n

Maria Nancy V. Guhit \u2014 1979<\/p>\n

Marie T. Deloso \u2013 1983<\/p>\n

John Jerry Ignacio \u2013 1985<\/p>\n

Leilana V. Lujan \u2013 1986<\/p>\n

Demian M. Fitzgerald \u2013 1988<\/p>\n

Duane M. George \u2013 1989<\/p>\n

Jesse T. San Nicolas \u2013 1990<\/p>\n

Mary Grace Mendoza-Lapid \u2013 2000<\/p>\n

Donna L. Gomez \u2013 2001<\/p>\n

Gena A. Rojas \u2013 2002<\/p>\n

Willian B. Cruz-Jones \u2013 2004<\/p>\n

JakinDee M. Aguon-Perez \u2013 2005<\/p>\n

Sahara June Defensor \u2013 2006<\/p>\n

Elvira Manglona \u2013 2007<\/p>\n

Jose Salas Cruz, Jr. \u2013 2009<\/p>\n

Rebecca Casimbon \u2013 2015<\/p>\n

Athena McNinch -2017<\/p>\n

Kehani Mendiola \u2013 2021<\/p>\n

Christian Gyles Ramos \u2013 2023<\/p>\n

Julie Ann L. Laxamana \u2014 2024 (PR)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Julie Ann L. Laxamana, a senior Criminal Justice and Biology major at the University of Guam, has been selected for the 2024 Truman Scholarship. From left, Dr. Gena Rojas, interim dean of Enrollment Management and Student Success and eleventh UOG Truman Scholar; Dr. Sharlene Santos-Bamba, senior vice president and provost; Dr. Anita Borja Enriquez, UOG president; Christian Gyles Ramos, UOG student and 20th UOG Truman Scholar; Julie Ann L. Laxamana; Julian Laxamana, Jr.; Junellie Mae Laxamana; Mae Anne Laxamana; and Dr. Ronald McNinch, associate professor of Public Administration.<\/p>\n

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University of Guam 2024 Truman Scholarship awardee Julie Ann L. Laxamana.<\/p>\n

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