A former linebacker for the Florida Gators who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at the University of Florida is now a passionate educator and middle school math teacher in his hometown of Belle Glade, Florida. Hygens Succes reinvests in the community that shaped him because his journey as a first-generation college student was supported by the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship (MFOS). The MFOS program provides transformative access, comprehensive scholarships, and elite support programs that change the academic trajectories of first-generation students.

<p>A former linebacker for the Florida Gators who earned both his bachelor&rsquo;s and master&rsquo;s degrees at the University of Florida is now a passionate educator and middle school math teacher in his hometown of Belle Glade, Florida. Hygens Succes reinvests in the community that shaped him because his journey as a first-generation college student was supported by the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholarship (MFOS). The MFOS program provides transformative access, comprehensive scholarships, and elite support programs that change the academic trajectories of first-generation students.</p>

What if big breakthroughs weren’t a cause for a victory lap—they were just the beginning of paths to even bigger ones? That’s what we’re here to find out. Hosted by Dr. Kyla McMullen and Dr. Jeremy Waisome, from the University of Florida comes Unstoppable Minds: a podcast looking into the challenges and triumphs faced by those who are taking on the world’s obstacles. Join us as we dive into the breakthroughs and backstories of the people powering real world change from the University of Florida.

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