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Nyree Oliver overcame incredible odds to become a graduating senior who belongs to four honor societies. She shared her story with donors who helped to make her Rutgers education possible, telling them, “Thank you for being the reason lives like mine are forever changed.”

Jodiefoss Ramos, photographed in her U.S. Air Force ROTC cadet uniform, and in her Class of 2026 commencement regalia. Photos by Juliaross Ramos.

Jodiefoss Ramos, who is set to graduate from Rutgers and begin a career as a U.S. Air Force nurse, faced challenges that caused her to worry that she would never complete her degree. She says a program backed by donors to the university gave her “the support I needed to keep going.”