06/08/2026
After overcoming addiction and incarceration, DeShawn Sirajan Muneer-Hunter found a new path through higher education and has become an example of resilience, determination and the transformative power of education.
The Project Rebound Scholar and inspired fellow Titans with a powerful commencement message: Your past does not define your future.
As he continues his academic journey, he hopes to support formerly incarcerated individuals as they navigate their own paths to success through higher education.
Learn more about DeShawn's inspiring story: https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/cal-state-fullerton-graduate-prison-to-ivy-league/
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