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Our 9th and 10th grade Barrett Summer Scholars got a taste of college life at ASU, from paint & sip nights to VR experiences to showing off their talents on stage!

The future is bright for these Sun Devils in the making 🔱

🔱 Behind every HMDP graduation cap is years of hard work, family commitment and community support.

From navigating the college process as a family to building the confidence and connections to get there, our student's stories are a reminder of why we do what we do.

These stories remind us every day why HMDP exists.

Read the full article here: https://news.asu.edu/b/20260522-asu-celebration-honors-firstgeneration-students-and-families-navigating-college-together

Congratulations Class of 2026! 🎓 We had the privilege of honoring the graduating seniors from the RISE Leadership Institute, Access ASU Leadership Institute and First Star Academy, alongside their families and supporters.

Our programs are about more than helping students access higher education — they are about preparing students for their educational journeys while building a community of support along the way.

We can’t wait to see what’s next for you all!

On behalf of the Access ASU Family Programs team, congratulations to the HMDP Class of 2026!

What makes this special is the journey. These students started the program four years ago and now they are graduating feeling confident, informed and empowered. More than 300 people joined us to celebrate 235 students completing the HMDP program, and 126 of those students will start as Sun Devils this fall.

We are proud of every student and every family who made this possible. Congrats!