Reno Native Alixe Bunyard Triumphs Through Education and Service at TMCC

Alixe Bunyard's experience at TMCC highlights the role of education and community support in personal development. As a veteran and a recent graduate of the Class of 2024, Bunyard overcame challenges with the aid of a supportive network. She grew up in Reno and served in the U.S. Navy before joining the Nevada Air National Guard. Her military background and academic efforts show her dedication to her community.

During her time at TMCC, the Veterans Resource Center played a key role by providing a space for connecting with other veterans and accessing academic support. This center helped her build important relationships that supported her academic success and well-being.

Bunyard chose to study nursing because of its potential to impact lives and her desire to serve others in a new way. Her shift to nursing occurred during a period of uncertainty in her military career, demonstrating her adaptability and commitment to her new goals.

In 2024, Bunyard received the Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Student Scholarship, recognizing her academic achievements and community service. This award acknowledges her hard work and the influence she has on her peers and professors.

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