Ryutaro Ichihara
Changes the Game
With Sports Research
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Growing up in Japan, Ryutaro Ichihara’s life revolved around soccer. His passion for sports led him to Cal State Fullerton’s kinesiology program, where he discovered something he loved even more than soccer — research.
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Ramadhan Ahmed
Takes His Opportunity
to Improve Lives
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Ramadhan Ahmed was inspired to ask himself, “What can I do for others?” after reading a book about Malcolm X. He found his answer in medicine.
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Special Ed Teacher
Ainaria Johnson
Found Her Opportunity
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Ainaria Johnson knew from an early age that she wanted to make a difference in the lives of students with special needs.
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