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Three Titans reflect on their motivations, doubts and lessons learned while pursuing a college degree. Chasing a Childhood Dream Julio Hernandez put his education on hold to provide for his family, but he never gave up his dream of becoming an artist. Since childhood, I have been deeply interested in art and dreamed of becoming an artist. Toward the end of my time at community college, just as I was preparing to transfer, I became a dad.

Two-time business alum Tim Goff helped build a nearly $2 billion business with his Cal State Fullerton degrees. He reflects on the edge that Titans have in the workforce. As an undergraduate student at Cal State Fullerton, Tim Goff didn’t have a grand plan. His biggest concern was living up to his parents’ expectations and getting a job.

A Cal State Fullerton economist, psychologist and sociologist explain why a college degree matters. With the Pew Research Center reporting that Americans hold mixed views on the importance of a college degree, three Cal State Fullerton researchers offer insights into the benefits of higher education, including personal development, increased wages and earnings, and the advancement of society. They find that the return on investment is much higher than people think.

For Suzi Brown, working with the Disneyland Resort communications and public affairs team is a lot like suiting up with “The Incredibles.” “Like Mr. and Mrs. Incredible, Edna Mode and the kids — we are strong leaders, flexible, adaptable, efficient, cool under pressure, creative and prepared. Our team of superheroes uses its powers to tell Disney stories and protect and enhance our reputation,” says Brown, vice president of communications at Disneyland Resort.

When the Toronto Blue Jays called his name in the first round of the 2005 draft, Titans Baseball player Ricky Romero traded in his college jersey for a major league uniform and made a promise to his mom. He vowed that he would return to school to finish his degree.

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Looking back now, it feels like a blur. I worked on the front lines as an emergency department nurse when much of the world shut down in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I will never forget the moments of fear, the extensive conversations with nursing colleagues, the lack of planning and the sadness that rapidly spread.

As 40 racers pull up to the starting line, Logan Clampitt takes a steadying breath and braces his hands on the wheel. In the next 100 laps, he’ll go head-to-head with top-notch drivers, clock one of the fastest lap times and take the lead just in time for the checkered flag — and he’ll do it all in a virtual landscape.

Inside the bustling Mercado González Northgate Market, business alum Joshua González greets employees in Spanish and stops to chat with shoppers, pushing carts filled with freshly made Sonora-style tortillas, salsa and Mexican staples.