TAMIU Fall 2024 Commencement Program

DISTINGUISHED STUDENT SCHOLARS Anthony Vázquez College of Nursing and Health Sciences Originally from Chicago, IL. Anthony Vázquez is the son of Aurelio Vázquez and María García De Vázquez. He attended the United High School Magnet Program graduating in the top 1% of his class in 2021. Today, he earns a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a 4.00 GPA. While a student at TAMIU, Vázquez was a part of the Sames Scholars, the Dean’s List throughout all semesters, and participated in intramural sports leagues. He was also actively involved in the Dr. F. M. Canseco School of Nursing, completing over 1000 hours of clinical experience in various local and out of town facilities. Additionally, Vázquez was a part time employee of Doctor’s Hospital as a Certified Nursing Assistant. He was awarded multiple scholarships including the TAMIU Presidential Scholarship and the Hank and Elizabeth Sames Scholarship. Upon graduation, Vázquez is considering a professional career as a Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit or Medical ICU registered nurse. His longtime goal is to obtain his Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree and become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Alyssa Osorio A.R. Sanchez, Jr. School of Business Originally from Laredo, Alyssa Osorio is the daughter of Erika Saldaña and Juan Osorio. She attended United South High School, where she graduated eighth in her class and was part of the Academy of Global Business and Advanced Technology. Today, she earns a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in Finance, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 3.797 GPA. While a student at TAMIU, Alyssa was a member of the Texas Community Bank Honorary Junior Board of Directors. She also worked in the TAMIU Office of Recruitment, where she helped many students enrolling at TAMIU. She was a recipient of the prestigious Presidential Scholarship and was recognized on the TAMIU Dean’s List, and Honor Roll. Upon graduation, Alyssa plans to pursue a Master’s degree in International Banking and Finance. Her longtime goal is to become a leader in the banking industry and make a positive impact on the financial landscape.

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