03/04/2026
The March Student Spotlight goes to: Johnathan Aquino🎉
Classification: Senior
Major: Criminal Justice
“Being a Brave means to be involved and stepping outside your comfort zone by engaging in new opportunities, using your voice to share ideas and advocate for yourself and others, while building meaningful connections within a diverse and supportive community. Being a Brave also means persevering through academic and personal challenges with resilience, learning from setbacks, and staying committed to your goals.”
Campus Involvement
- Orientation leader 2022 - 2024
- Head orientation Leader 2024 - 2025
- Student Orientation Coordinator 2025 - Present
- LSU – Latin Student Union (President, 2024 – 2025)
- NASO – Native American Student Organization (Secretary, 2024 – Present)
- SGA – Student Government Association (Junior Senator, 2025 – Present)
- FGF – First Generation Foundation (Vice-President, 2025)
“One piece of advice I would give to my fellow Braves is to never be afraid to ask for help or get involved - whether it’s reaching out to a professor, using campus resources, or joining organizations that align with your passions. The support systems and opportunities at UNCP are there for you, and taking advantage of them can make your experience more meaningful, successful, and empowering.”
Congratulations, Johnathan🎉! The ways that you have served this university has not gone unnoticed. We see you and we appreciate you. Continue to be great🖤💛!!