Psychology student turned undergraduate research at UWM into a career at Duke

A young Indigenous man with long black hair and a black shirt smiles next to a research poster.
Tomás Hill, who recently graduated with a major in psychology, landed a job at Duke University thanks to undergraduate research opportunities at UWM.

A conversation with a UWM professor changed everything for psychology major Tomás Hill. With support from faculty, hands-on research experience, and programs like McNair and STAR (Success Through Aging Research), he discovered not just what he wanted to do — but that he had what it takes to do it. Now, he’s equipped with the skills and confidence to pursue graduate school, with a clear goal to return to his home community and provide mental health care.

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