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Take one tiny step toward your goal every day. Dream big, execute small. @UFalumni Erin Jackson looks back on her journey to becoming the first Black woman to win an individual event gold medal at the The Olympic Games™ Winter Games, encouraging grads to find their golden moment. 🏅

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GATORS W-L-T til I D👁️3 years ago

@ufalumni @ErinJackson480 @Olympics Her laugh is pure and beautiful. GO GATORS

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@ufalumni @ErinJackson480 @Olympics Excellent advice, Erin! #GatorNation 🐊🐊🐊

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AllThingsUF3 years ago

@ufalumni @ErinJackson480 @Olympics #FloridaGrad #UofFlorida #Top30UF #Top5PublicUF #Florida #AAUMember #TheEveryThingSchool #UF #WeAreFlorida #FloridaForever #BeCollegiate

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Renay_FL_PitChik3 years ago

@ufalumni @ErinJackson480 @Olympics Loved her speech! UF Gators!!!!

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mike3 years ago

@ufalumni @ErinJackson480 @Olympics Will also be the last one when every minority transfer out after being forced to take white studies

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