Yesenia Cruz

McNair Scholar 2026

Major(s): Spanish
Classification: Senior
Anticipated Graduation Date: May 2027
Career Aspirations: After obtaining my bachelor’s degree, I would like to pursue a master’s degree in Spanish. Eventually, I would like to become a professor and continue sharing my love for the Spanish language with others.

“The best part of my McNair experience was learning what research is and how to conduct it. Before this experience, I had no idea how research was done. McNair gave me confidence in my abilities and taught me so much throughout the process, and I feel more prepared to continue doing research in the future."