A Degree Deferred, Not Defeated (opens in new tab)

In working towards a long-term life goal, there comes a moment when you can finally see that the end is in sight. Your efforts have paid off, and with piercing clarity, you know the years of hard work and overcoming challenges are leading you to the realization of your dream.For Tabitha Hernandez, that moment of razor-sharp insight came almost at the end of her journey at the University of Houston-Clear Lake. The spring 2026 graduate faced hardships that might have deterred others on the way ...