More Than a Program: GUSR Shapes Who Seniors Become
April 20, 2026
Three Gonzaga seniors, Nya Schara, Taylor Licon, and Kate Gage, reflect on how GUSR transformed their college experience. Each came to the program differently but found the same thing: genuine relationships with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities that deepened their understanding of advocacy, inclusion, and community. As graduation approaches, all three credit GUSR with shaping who they are, and say it is something you have to experience to truly understand.