Who We Are / Ariana Valentin
Ariana Valentin (Writer)
Ariana Valentin is a fourth-year journalism student. She is passionate about hearing the voices of her community and reporting others’ stories. She’s grateful for the chance to work on AccessU and gain more experience by getting closer to the University community. Outside of school Ari enjoys spending time outside and hanging out with her cats, friends and family.
Ariana’s Stories
UMN First-Gen Institute’s microgrant program supports first-generation student initiatives
A March 19 event will honor the innovative work produced from three years of microgrants and explore funding opportunities for the future.
By Ariana Valentin
Rashné Jehangir’s extraordinary care for first-generation students
Through her advocacy and achievement, the professor of higher education has become a fierce advocate for the students she believes bring many assets — not deficits.
By Ariana Valentin
University of Minnesota advisers need more first-gen focus, students say
The University of Minnesota’s first-generation student population feels mostly supported by their advisers, but those students want their advisers to help navigate their university experience.
By Fiona Curran, Gabriel Castilho, Hadeal Rizeq, Ariana Valentin and Ben Wagner