The NAU Review — How dog fostering affected one grad’s future, a system that tracks tree stress and a graduate prepares for a career in inclusion

May 2, 2023

Senior Trevor Geiger is a passionate animal lover who has fostered four dogs through High Country Humane Society. Despite challenges, he persevered with patience and empathy, successfully helping dogs find furever homes while pursuing his studies in biology and chemistry. He finds joy in seeing the progress and transformation of dogs in his care, and his heartwarming experiences with fostering have brought him happiness even when it meant later nights and earlier mornings. For National Pet Foster Care Month, learn more about Geiger’s dedication to animals and his future strengthening the human-animal bond as a veterinarian.

 🎓 ‘Advocating for a better world for himself and others’ 🎓

For most of his life, Greyson Sterba played varsity sports and got good grades, and he came to define himself by those things. When he was diagnosed with two chronic illnesses his senior year that forced him to slow down and prioritize rest over studying and sports, he found what was important to him—advocating for inclusion for people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ students and other marginalized communities while relearning who he is.