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TYLER DEBERRY
Agribusiness Economics and Management, B.S.
| Independent Health and Wellness Consultant |
Tucson
Proudest moment as a UA swimmer: Winning the NCAA
title in the 800 free relay as a senior. It had never been done
before in the history of the program. Leading up to that year it
was a huge motivator — when we were dead tired in practice
we would say “do it for the relay.”
On Coach Frank Busch: He knew how to pull the absolute
best out of me. And how to connect hard work with a particular
finish line.
Local heroes: The UA sports teams help young athletes set
goals and have a picture of what they could be. Growing up in
Tucson, I was in awe of the caliber of the swimmers and their
hard work.
CAC DAO
Stepping up: If you want a great atmosphere and first-class Civil Engineering, B.S., Engineering Mechanics,
equipment, you have to have resources. When I was a student, M.S., Ph.D. | Adjunct Faculty, UA | Tucson
I always saw donors stepping up and making contributions. Pictured with sons Khoa, left, and Anh, UA freshmen.
I would think to myself: I’m going to be able to do that someday
for this school. Cac is staying put: Every time I come to campus I know I’m
where I belong. I’ll probably stay the rest of my life.
Standout first-year experiences: Blue Chip Leadership for
Khoa, Turkish language class for Anh.
Khoa on his dad’s influence: He’s a refugee of war,
and he’s gone through a lot. Looking at my dad now, he’s a
professor at the UA. That gives me encouragement to follow in
his footsteps to success.
Cac on academic support: Anh is advised at the Strategic
Alternative Learning Techniques Center and the Disability
Resource Center. He will do well with their help.
Anh’s coach: SALT Center Strategic Learning Specialist Daniel
Linden helps me prepare and tells me not to panic.
Four ways Cac gives: I donate my time, money and effort to
the Alumni Association, engineering department and Honors
College. Working at the UA is another way I contribute. I do all
I can within my ability.
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