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The Big Picture 
¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s 2026 Edge Symposium brought together faculty, staff, and students to showcase high-impact practices across campus, including the recognition of this year’s Edge Champions.  

The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Edge recognizes high-impact learning experiences that build confidence, develop skills and apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.  

Edge activities including internships, capstones, community engagement, study abroad, and research prepare students to graduate with a stronger sense of purpose and a competitive advantage. 

What Happened 
Held across multiple campus venues from April 22-24, the symposium featured programming centered on faculty and student panels, hands-on workshops and research presentations. 

The Edge Champion Awards recognized individuals and teams embedding Edge principles into teaching, advising, and student engagement. 

Among those honored: The Hunt College of Business Professional Development Team, recognized for advancing structured, career-focused student experiences. 

Edge Champion Awards 

Faculty Edge Champions 
Valeria Delmar 
Adjunct Professor, Department of Chicano Studies, Languages, and Linguistics 

Adeeba Raheem 
Associate Professor, Civil Engineering 

Staff Edge Champions 
Rebecca Lattimore 
Senior Coordinator-E, Speech Language Pathology 

Pablo Machado 
Senior Coordinator, College of Engineering – Industrial, Manufacturing, & Systems Engineering (IMSE) 

Team Edge Champions 

• Site Coordinator Team, College of Education, Teacher Preparation 

• Provost’s Community Engagement Council 

• Hunt College of Business – Professional Development Team 

Why It Matters 
The recognitions reflect how the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Edge is being carried across classrooms, programs, and co-curricular experiences. 

“The ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Edge Symposium is about making student work visible — showing how these experiences connect and build over time,” said Katalina Salas, Ph.D., Director of ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ Edge. “It’s one thing to talk about impact; it’s another to see it across campus in one place.” 

At Hunt Business, that work centers on building structured pathways that connect students to employers, strengthen career readiness, and extend learning beyond the classroom. 

“We’ve focused on creating a system where students are guided through development, internship, and ultimately, employment opportunities with intention,” said Jesus Rolando Nunez, Ed.D., Assistant Dean for Applied Learning and Workforce Development at Hunt Business. “Recognition for the team reflects the collective effort behind that work – and highlights the success our students are earning.” 

An Ecosystem for Success 

At Hunt Business, the work recognized at the symposium reflects a coordinated professional development model that connects advising, coursework, and co-curricular experiences into a single pathway. 

Programming is intentionally sequenced across the student lifecycle — guiding students from entry through leadership while building skills over time through repeated, applied experiences. 

That structure is anchored by five areas: 

• Career preparation embedded into curriculum and advising 

• Employer engagement built across the student experience 

• Hands-on, competitive learning opportunities 

• Cross-border and global experiences tied to the region’s economy 

• Leadership and mentorship development through structured engagement 

Embedded across curriculum and programming, the model makes impact measurable and consistent across the student experience. 

Last Updated on May 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM | Originally published May 4, 2026
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