Mom and son graduate from University of Arkansas together

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Barragan household had double to rejoice on the College of Arkansas’ commencement weekend.

Mother, Ana Bolena Barragan, and son, Fernando Barragan, graduated along with levels in schooling on Saturday. The duo stated it was the most effective feeling to have the ability to share this achievement with each other.

“Seeing my son reaching his objectives after which his future goes to be superior for him and his household,” Ana Bolena Barragan stated.

Fernando Barragan stated his mother inspired him all through their school journey.

“She was the one to push me, be sure I used to be going ahead and never slacking off,” Barragan stated.

They have been each part of Venture REACH, which was a program aimed toward upgrading expertise of bilingual and bicultural paraprofessionals to allow them to change into academics. Ana Bolena Barragan stated she’s excited to get to work as a instructor. The duo are first-generation college students.

“I do know that there’s loads of college students and oldsters and academics that will probably be profit from bilingual assist so I’m prepared and they’re prepared for me too,” Barragan stated.

The mother and son each plan to work for the Springdale Faculty District.