https://phys.org/news/2018-11-grad-school-minorities.html

"The moment I was accepted was extremely exciting," Ahanonu said. "I never expected I would be chosen to receive an opportunity like this."

Now, with a grant of $1.075 million from the NSF, the UA can provide the same opportunity for more underrepresented students. While this is the 12th award the Western Alliance has received, and the third cohort to attend the UA, this is the first year the award has been given directly to the UA, rather than subcontracted out by ASU.