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John Jay McNair Scholars Program The McNair Scholars Program is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

05/28/2025

"I know that I’m going to a graduate program that will let me explore anthropology and Hispanic culture with people who want to include everyone at the table. I’m excited to study with professors who are actively trying to decolonize anthropology. Continuing my education in this program will help me deepen my research skills and also support my community and advocate for them."--Briana Moncayo Campoverde '25

Learn how mentorship and real-world research guided Briana Moncayo Campoverde ’25 to the University of Pittsburgh anthropology doctoral program ➡️ https://ow.ly/PsGC50VVZ1P.

John Jay McNair Scholars Program

05/28/2025

"I looked into the program at Hopkins and realized it was everything that I wanted—the perfect balance of wet lab and social science work. They also focused on environmental justice, environmental racism, and how the environment impacts our food systems and health. John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is ranked the top public health program in the country, and over time, it became my top choice for grad school."--Andrew Vargas '25

Learn how Andrew Vargas '25 won a full scholarship to Johns Hopkins University's MD/PhD Program ➡️ https://ow.ly/kLEA50VVYOQ.

Macaulay Honors College John Jay McNair Scholars Program Johns Hopkins University

05/28/2025

"I see myself as a mixture of being a clinician and a professor. I really like helping people grow and learn. I want to be a professor for students—like me when I first came to John Jay—who are not really sure how to navigate the world of academia. I want to be the professor that shows them how to conduct research and work in a lab. As a clinician, I want to have a practice centered around sexual violence, and to some degree be specifically focused on diverse populations."--Imani Thomas '25

Learn how Imani Thomas ’25 was awarded a scholarship to earn a psychology Ph.D. at the University of North Dakota ➡️ https://ow.ly/7mS150VW1q0.

John Jay McNair Scholars Program

12/17/2024

"I want to do all I can to promote equal access to fresh air, clean water and clean food. I want to inform policy decisions that positively impact society. I want to instill confidence in the next generation of climate scholars and environmental advocates."--Andrew Vargas '25

Learn how environmental research is propelling Andrew Vargas '25 to a Ph.D. ➡️ https://ow.ly/OTlL50Uc0OJ.

John Jay McNair Scholars Program Macaulay Honors College

12/04/2024

"I see myself having a Ph.D., being a practicing psychologist, and opening up a nonprofit where I can work in communities to dismantle the myths and stigma surrounding mental health." -- Nayelle Pace '25

Learn how hands-on research and internships at put Nayelle Pace '25 on the path to earning a PhD ➡️ ow.ly/1rIU50U2lUG.

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09/03/2024

“Ultimately, it was the forensic psychology major that drew me to the College. The more I looked into the courses, the more I could see that it truly intersected both the forensic and psychology realms. It tackled the legal and justice aspects of the field and focused on making students strong advocates.”-- Imani Thomas '25

Learn how a forensic psych internship at University of Wisconsin-Madison moved Imani Thomas '25 towards a PhD ➡️ https://ow.ly/wLiG50T7ws3.

John Jay McNair Scholars Program

Congratulations to 2nd year scholar Brandon Dial on his acceptance into graduate school! Brandon was accepted into the F...
05/12/2020

Congratulations to 2nd year scholar Brandon Dial on his acceptance into graduate school!

Brandon was accepted into the Forensic Psychology Master’s Program at John Jay College. He will continue to work with mentor Dr. Philip Yanos on researching student-athletes and mental health stigma:
•”How do a student-athletes’ relationships with their coaches and teammates influence their experience with mental health stigma, and their adherence to social masculinity norms?”

Congrats Brandon, we’re so proud of you! 🎉📚🦅

Congratulations to McNair scholar Faiza Bakth on her acceptance into graduate school! Faiza was accepted into the Psycho...
05/10/2020

Congratulations to McNair scholar Faiza Bakth on her acceptance into graduate school!

Faiza was accepted into the Psychology - Developmental Science PhD Program at Wayne State University with full funding and is a recipient of the Dean’s Diversity Fellowship.
Faiza with work with mentor Dr. Hannah Schacter to research the following questions:
•How does racial/ethnic identity develop for adolescents who face negative life experiences?
•What are some bio-behavioral and social-environmental elements that act as protective or vulnerability factors in that development?

Congrats Faiza, we’re so proud of you! 🎉🦅📚



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Congratulations to Associate McNair scholar Kamar Tazi on her acceptance into graduate school! Kamar was accepted into t...
05/10/2020

Congratulations to Associate McNair scholar Kamar Tazi on her acceptance into graduate school!

Kamar was accepted into the Clinical Psychology PhD program at the University of North Texas. She has a guaranteed assistantship & tuition support, and is a recipient of the Academic Achievement Scholarship.

Congrats Kamar, we’re so proud of you!
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