Tailgate

Our semester kick-off extravaganza offered each Fall welcomes first-year and transfer students to enjoy food, fellowship, and fun by offering an opportunity to meet new friends, connect with faculty and staff, network with student organizations, and explore college resources.

Lab Crawl

Our open house offered each Spring welcomes admitted first-year and transfer students to engage with faculty, connect with current NSM students, network with student organizations, tour cutting-edge research laboratories, and explore professional development opportunities available through the College.

First-Year Finale

Our final celebration offered each Spring commemorates the accomplishments of first-year and transfer students, awards those who demonstrate extraordinary engagement in the College, and strengthens the bonds of community and belonging that were developed within the first year.

Sophia Lesperance
Program Manager

Sophia is dedicated to supporting students throughout their transition into college life at UH. Originally from Boston, Sophia received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Amherst College. She has a background in college success advising through nonprofit work with students at Boston University, University of Massachusetts Boston, and Boston College.

Kayla Molnar, M.S.Ed.
Program Director

Kayla is passionate about creating opportunities for first-year students to find connection and belonging at the University of Houston. She earned her Bachelor of Science in church recreation and leisure studies and a minor in religion and her Master of Education in higher education and student affairs from Baylor University, where she is also pursuing her Ph.D. in higher education studies and leadership.