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Taylor Jackson, Honors College Scholar, ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Beach Volleyball Athlete, and ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø scholarship recipient, is an exceptional student whose ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø journey exemplifies a commitment to societal betterment, academic excellence, and athletic skill. Taylor is a senior studying biochemistry with a minor in biology, and she hopes to enter the world of medicine and ultimately, would like to become a physician.

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As Taylor navigated high school, her athleticism garnered the attention of ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø’s volleyball program. The alignment of her academic aspirations, particularly in biochemistry, with the university’s offerings solidified her decision. The generous scholarship and inclusion in the Honors College marked the beginning of Taylor’s journey to ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø.