Christien Pierce Persistence

At Whitworth University, we celebrate the diverse journeys of our students. While first-generation students often face unique challenges, it’s important to remember that these challenges do not define their potential or predict their success.

Christien Pierce '25 shares about the obstacles he faced during his transition to college, and the support at Whitworth that helped him along the way. He wants anyone who is facing similar challenges to know Whitworth is committed to providing the resources and support needed to help all students succeed.

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