Mother Overcomes Challenges to Graduate with Son at UAHT

Mother overcomes challenges to graduate with son at UAHT

HOPE/TEXARKANA, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS)—At 18, Amber Walker became a single mom, which forced her to put her dreams of attending college and becoming a nurse on hold. Amber had her son, Dawson Hinds, at a young age and raised him independently for years before meeting her husband. Source: UAHT "For a long time, I put my own goals on the back burner to focus on giving my children the love, support, and stability they needed," Amber said. "Once they rea…

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Pomp and a full-circle circumstance for mother-son graduates

Jennifer (Biidaasinokwe) Cadotte and Ryan (Ayaabe) Bunker are living proof that persistence leads to success. This mother-son duo not only shared the experience of attending the University of Wisconsin–Superior, but also celebrated a remarkable full-circle moment: they graduated together. Thirty years ago, Cadotte made the difficult decision to pause her education to raise her three young children, including Ryan. She prioritized work to support…