SAGE Scholar Alumni, Christopher Martinez receives recognition for his tireless dedication to uplifting his fellow student.
As a first-generation student, Elizbeth Montoya shares her successful academic journey through the power of asking questions.
Current SAGEr, Andrea Janeli Morales Crisostomo, was awarded the David Rosten International and Community Service Scholarship for 2022.
Testimonials
Jesus Chavez, ’20
SAGE Scholar Alumni and first-generation college graduate, Jesus Chavez, expresses his gratitude to his mother for all the opportunities he now has because of her love and support throughout his UCI education.
SAGE Scholar Alumni and first-generation college graduate, Kevin Mendez, expresses his gratitude to his family for instilling in him a strong work ethic, persistence, and determination.
Kevin Mendez, ’20
Eliza Partika, ’20
SAGE Scholar Alumni and first-generation college graduate, Eliza Partika, thanks her parents and twin sister for their unconditional love and support during her undergraduate journey.
SAGE in the News
SAGE Scholars are exceptional student leaders on campus and in our local community. Below are some articles highlighting our SAGE Scholars’ achievements.
2020 Articles
“Saved: Objects of the Dead” – Article written by Eliza Partika
“The Alzheimer’s Crunch” – UCI MIND Clinical Article written by Eliza Partika
#IamUCI – Jesus Chavez, Class of 2020
“Exploring Humanity’s Final Frontier” – UCI Brain article written by Eliza Partika
Lili Castillo, Outreach Co-Chairwoman for the UCI Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers
2019 Articles
UCI Law Student, Jessica Michelle Santiago, to be Awarded 2019 Chairman Scholarship by Hispanic 100 Foundation
Support Sage on Giving Day with Perla Cermeno-Molina
Global Service Scholars 2019 Cohort Member, Emily Cadena
Undergraduate Student Great Partner Award Winner Herschell Dayag
Camp at UCI: December Newsletter Highlighting Aliyah Clayton
Cesar Rosales Part of the El Areyto Lab
2018 Articles
Ueberroth Family Foundation: Building Community through SAGE Scholars with Carolyn Villaescua and Perla Cermeno-Molina
College Transfer Student Scholarship – UCI School of Social Sciences
Keith Curry Scholarship – UCI School of Education
SAGE Advice (feat. SAGE ambassador Aileen Guzman)
Meet Emily Cadena Peer Academic Advisor
SAGE helps low-income, high-potential undergraduates achieve their dreams
Wendie Veloz expresses the art of mentoring and being mentored
Abigail Llanos and David Tong express their thoughts about the SAGE Difference
Tania Reyes and Nicole Sharifi receive 2018 Chancellor’s Award of Distinction
Stephanie Palmer completes UCI Ethics Center intern program
Stephanie Palmer serves as a member of the Social Science Dean’s Ambassadors Council
Karina Lopez promotes the College Promise Campaign
2017-2002 Articles
Maritza Acuna honored on CoSIDA Academic All-District Team
Chancelier Schilling serves as Hyperloop team Project Manager for SpaceX Competition
Kamilah McGuire: single mom raises two sons, works, earns bachelor’s degree to help others
Estrella Estrada and Kamilah McGuire are ready to tackle the future
Estrella Estrada and Kamilah McGuire highlighted as stellar first-generation college students
Social Sciences 2017 Order of Merit recipients include Daniela Estrada, Andrew Hallak and Pauline Ho
Daniela Estrada reflects UCI’s commitment to the success of first-generation Latino students
Estrella Estrada shares how SAGE helped her achieve her career goals
Wee and Serena Zadoorian nominated for Phi Beta Kappa
Andrew Hallak selected as 2017 social sciences commencement speaker
Pauline Ho caps undergraduate career with 2017 Chancellor’s Award of Distinction
Thirty-seven students honored at SAGE luncheon on April 19, 2017
Daniela Estrada named 2017 Fulbright Scholar
Alexander Alvara named 2017 Fulbright Scholar2016Expand
Cecilia Mora educates students traveling to rural Costa Rica
Sheila Espinoza, Second runner up of UCI’s 8th annual fashion show
Pauline Ho presents at the 2016 Symposium for the UC Irvine School of Education
Kamilah McGuire encourages students to study abroad
Hugo Mendoza makes the most of college resources
Karina Lopez serves as ASUCI Food Security Co-Commissioner
Gabrielle Ivie thrives at the Tiger Woods Foundation
Daniela Estrada named Truman Scholar
Juan Lopez receives Edison International Scholarship
Pauline Ho selected as UROP Research Fellow
Andrew Hallak, Dalai Lama Scholar leads project to leverage UCI sustainability efforts2014Expand
Felipe Hernandez named Marshall Scholar
Jacqueline Rodriguez welcomes President Obama at UC Irvine’s 2014 Commencement
Sheila Espinoza recieves Dean’s Award 2014-20152013Expand
Felipe Hernandez named Fulbright Scholar2012Expand
Felipe Hernandez named Truman Scholar
Felipe Hernandez named Truman Scholar2005Expand
The SAGE Experience at UCI2004Expand