Congratulations to Geography Phd candidates Andrea Lara-Garcia and Kendrick Manymuleson receiving prestigious fellowships for the 2025–2026 academic year!
Lara-Garcia has been awarded the Mentored Research Award. This fellowship supports diverse doctoral students in developing advanced research skills through faculty-guided pre-dissertation research. Lara-Garcia’s selection for this award is a testament to their outstanding academic accomplishments and the strong potential they demonstrate for continued scholarly excellence.
Manymules has been awarded the UC Dissertation-Year Fellowship. This fellowship provides financial support to help diverse doctoral students focus on completing their dissertations. Manymules’s receipt of this award reflects the committee’s confidence in the high caliber of his research and the exceptional quality of his forthcoming dissertation.
Special thanks to Jake Kosek, Jovan Scott Lewis, and Desiree Fields for their invaluable mentorship and for helping to elevate and highlight the outstanding work of these students.
Congrats, Andrea and Kendrick!