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Psychology Graduate Aims to Impact Youth in Her Community

by Gary Kopycinski on June 9, 2015

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Benita Figueroa will graduate from DePaul University with a BA in psychology this June. Dedicated to helping in her community, here she is pictured in the peer mentoring office at Byrne Hall where she helps fellow students with questions they might have about classes, graduation and even study tips. (Photo by Jamie Moncrief)