05/10/2023 05:10:50 PM“I remember seeing so many of my relatives pass away because they could not afford to see a doctor or receive necessary medical treatment,” Nadeem said. “The day when my grandmother passed away significantly inspired me to pursue a career in medicine. Her passing was a profound loss for me, but it also helped me recognize the importance of health care and doctors’ critical role in people’s lives.”

Nadeem is one step closer to fulfilling his goal of becoming a doctor. He graduates this Saturday from the University of Houston with a standout academic record — a 4.0 grade point average as a triple major, in health (from the College of Education), human nutrition and foods, and exercise science; he also completed three minors, in biology, business administration, and management and leadership.

He’s one of eight undergraduate students from the College of Education who will be recognized as “banner bearers” at Commencement for their top GPAs. They’ll join roughly 550 students from the College of Education crossing the stage at the Fertitta Center, prepared to work as teachers, school leaders, health care specialists, higher education professionals, counselors, school psychologists, researchers and other change agents in their fields.
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