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FEATURE: Mentoring program grows at TAMIU By Margot AmayaBridge Staff WriterPublished Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 TAMIU alumna Celeste Franco has held the head of mentoring title since 2021. She began as a part-time campus mentor, when she quickly became known for her reliability and ability to connect with students navigating academic and personal challenges. Her commitment to the program led to new opportunities and in 2023, a year after graduating as a business major, she earned her position as head of the mentorship program, a role she says she puts her whole effort into. Submitted Photo Courtesy Celeste FrancoCeleste Franco “I’ve always been aiming toward something in management,” Franco said. “It wasn’t until I got this job that I realized how much of a difference it makes ...