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Graduate Spotlight: Ursula Jaimes
March 13, 2026 THE AURORA ALWORTH SPIRIT AWARD The Aurora Alworth Spirit Award recognizes a Capital IDEA graduate who embodies resilience, determination, and the spirit of opportunity—someone...
Graduate Spotlight: Jason Lopez
March 13, 2026 THE MARK MELLIAR-SMITH LEADERSHIP AWARD The Mark Melliar-Smith Leadership Award is given to individuals who exemplify integrity, inspire others, and create positive change in...
A Proud Mom, Expecting Twins, and a Homeowner
By Iris Zamarripa | DECEMBER 12, 2025 When Blagica moved to the United States from Macedonia in 2012, she carried with her a dream of going to...
Graduate Spotlight: Josie Rodriguez
February 28, 2025 THE AURORA ALWORTH SPIRIT AWARD The Aurora Alworth Spirit Award award recognizes a Capital IDEA graduate who embodies resilience, determination, and the spirit of...
Graduate Spotlight: Victoria Jaimes
February 28, 2025 THE MARK-MELLIAR SMITH LEADERSHIP AWARD The Mark Melliar-Smith Leadership Award is given to individuals who exemplify integrity, inspire others, and create positive change in...