ACE Scholar's Journey to Graduation Sets Example for Daughters (opens in new tab)

As Karen Julian prepares to take the stage for graduation, she looks back on her life and recalls the many hardships she’s faced to bring her to this moment. The journey wasn’t easy, but she couldn’t be prouder of the person she has become.Julian, a social science major at Cal State San Marcos graduating this week, grew up in Los Angeles. The youngest of six siblings, Julian’s surroundings proved challenging. She said one of her sisters became addicted to drugs when Julian was young and a bro...