The INSIDER - VOLUME 18 SPRING/SUMMER 2022

CELIA POLSKY Celia Polsky is a 2022 alumna of Texas College and plans to attend dental school as the next step in her educational journey. Ultimately, she aspires to become an oral surgeon. During her tenure as a student, Polsky was a center back and defensive midfielder for the Texas College Steer Women's Soccer Team. Additionally, she served as Texas College's 2021 - 2022 Miss UNCF.

DARIAN WILLIAMSON Darian Williamson is a junior at Texas College with career aspirations to become a football coach at the collegiate level. Additionally, Williamson is also a linebacker for the Texas College Steer Football Team.

DR. ALEXEI IAKHIAEV Dr. Iakhiaev is a longstanding faculty member at Texas College, currently serving as Professor of Biology and Physics. Notably within the past year, Dr. Iakhiaev was awarded two research grants from the National Science Foundation. With a multitude of publications and extensive experience as a biomedical researcher, he undoubtedly brings a wealth of scholarly value to the campus. With the receipt of his recent grants, Dr. Iakhiaev aims to increase the research capacity at Texas College across all disciplines to enhance research experiences for undergraduate students.

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