Soc PhD student awarded P. Lea Martinez Endowed Scholarship

April 12, 2023

Teresa Rivera is a Dual Major Doctoral Degree student in Chicano/Latino Studies and Sociology. 

She has been awarded the P. Lea Martinez Endowed Scholarship award for 2023-24 school year from the Julian Samora Research Institute (JSRI).

JSRI is pleased to offer her this scholarship in honor of P. Lea Martinez, who as a professional in the nation's healthcare systems, demonstrated the highest standards of caring by treating patients, co-workers, and students with respect and dignity. The scholarship, named in honor of P. Lea Martinez, supports one graduate student conducting research on health issues among Latinos.