

Soleman and Yosef Haque
University of Central Oklahoma is a family affair For brothers and medical professionals Soleman and Yosef Haque, the University of Central Oklahoma is synonymous with family and support, the two things the Haque brothers attribute their success to most of all. “It’s so tempting to say ‘I got here on my own, through my own hard work’ but that’s just not the truth. Without my parents' support and the support I got at UCO, my life would have turned out completely different,” So


Dakota Wilson, Family Violence Prevention
ECU grad provides guidance to domestic and intimate partner violence survivors Dakota Wilson is a first-generation college graduate who uses her knowledge gained from East Central University to make an impact around the state by guiding organizations on how to respond to those affected by domestic and intimate partner violence. The Oklahoma native grew up in Latimer county, raised by her grandparents who recognized Wilson’s potential and encouraged her to pursue higher educat


Elizabeth Larios, Economic Development
UCO grad connects and builds relationships to strengthen her community Elizabeth Larios had high aspirations from a young age. Her expert leadership skills and determination are what lead her to the University of Central Oklahoma and a successful career in economic development and connecting businesses to financial resources. The UCO graduate, along with her brother, was a part of the first generation in her family to pursue higher education and didn’t know much about the pro