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Arizona GEAR UP Alumni Spotlight: Lizeth Carreon

Posted by Hector Ponce on September 22, 2025

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Name:

Lizeth Carreon

High School:

Amphitheater High School (Class of 2023)

Postsecondary Plan:

Arizona State University, studying Business Data Analytics

Journey:

From club meetings and campus events to late-night study sessions, Lizeth Carreon has a full plate at Arizona State University. A junior majoring in business data analytics, she wears many hats–student leader, club organizer, scholarship recipient, and mentor to peers. Yet despite her busy schedule, Lizeth radiates positivity and speaks with warmth and gratitude about every step of her journey.

Lizeth grew… Read more

WANTED: Advisors for our GEAR UP Alumni Clubs at NAU, ASU and U of A

Posted by Hector Ponce on August 12, 2025

Arizona GEAR UP is launching the student-led GEAR UP Alumni Clubs at Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona, and we need dedicated faculty and staff to help bring them to life. We have students ready to go with members and a constitution drawn up; all we need is YOU! These clubs will serve as vital networks for GEAR UP graduates, connecting them with peers, resources, and opportunities to thrive… Read more

Arizona GEAR UP Shines at the 2025 NCCEP/GEAR UP National Conference

Posted by Hector Ponce on

The Arizona GEAR UP team proudly represented our state at the 2025 NCCEP/GEAR UP National Conference in San Francisco, bringing our expertise and the voices of our alumni to the national stage. This year, we were joined by two outstanding alumni: Lizeth Carreon, a graduate of Amphitheater High School now attending Arizona State University, and Lilliana Minor, a graduate of Coronado High School also attending ASU. Their perspectives brought depth and authenticity to… Read more

GALLERY: Recapping the 2025 Lumberjack Leadership Summit

Posted by Hector Ponce on June 18, 2025

The 2025 Lumberjack Leadership Summit took place from June 2 to June 5, 2025, in Flagstaff, Arizona, on the Northern Arizona University Mountain Campus. More than 200 students and staff made the trip up north to participate.

For four days and three nights, students experienced life as a college student. They lived in dorms, ate in the dining hall, and took part in sessions and activities that explored college life and future careers.

Students were divided into… Read more

Metro Tech High School: FAFSA Success and Building a College-Going Culture That Transforms Futures

Posted by Hector Ponce on May 20, 2025

Metro Tech High School is proving that with the right leadership, intentional programming, and a culture rooted in support, students can soar. This year, Metro Tech earned statewide recognition for its outstanding improvement in FAFSA completion, ranking second in the large school category.

At the center of this momentum is Lindsay Holbrook, a dedicated school counselor and instructional leader who has worked tirelessly to create a strong postsecondary-going culture on campus.… Read more

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