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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture Announces 2025 High School Scholarship Winners
CHICAGO, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tricoci University of Beauty Culture is proud to announce the winners of its annual TUBC High School Scholarship, awarded to outstanding recent or soon-to-be high school graduates who have demonstrated a strong passion for the beauty industry. Each recipient will receive a $3,500 scholarship to help fund their education at Tricoci University, bringing them one step closer to becoming a licensed beauty professional. The 2025 TUBC High School Scholarship winners are: Lila Willoughby – Mitchell High School Essence McIntyre – Art In Motion Misty Avalo – Dunbar High School Jatziri Hidalgo – Senn High School Hayah Rasul – Malcolm X High School Neysa Von Bergen – Marian Central Catholic High School Ari Callaway – East Aurora High School Quinnlee Bair – Home School Rachel Morris – Columbus East High School Katy Gonzalez – Waukegan High School Emmi Hasselbacher – Eureka High School Carlee Brown – Cuba High School Juliana Collins – Boylan Catholic High School Brook Sheppard – Home School "We are thrilled to recognize these talented students who represent the future of the beauty industry," said Krissy Crandell, Manager of High School & Community Outreach. "Each winner has shown extraordinary drive and creativity, and we're honored to support them as they pursue their passion for beauty." This scholarship is part of Tricoci Forward, the university's new initiative designed to inspire and engage high school students exploring the world of beauty. Tricoci Forward offers a supportive entry point for young creatives to discover the career possibilities the beauty industry has to offer—from haircare and skincare to nails, wellness, and entrepreneurship. As part of this initiative, Tricoci University is also launching its first-ever Next Gen Beauty Camp, a three-day experience for high school juniors and seniors with a passion for beauty. Participants will receive training and mentorship from industry professionals and have the opportunity to showcase their work in a culminating showcase. Applications are now open through May 9th, 2025 at 11:59pm CST. Apply now! For more information about Tricoci University of Beauty Culture and its programs, please visit or connect with us on social media: Instagram: @tricociuniversity Facebook: @TricociUniversity, TikTok: @tricociuniversity and YouTube: @TricociU. About Tricoci University of Beauty CultureTricoci University of Beauty Culture is a premier beauty education provider with 15 campuses throughout Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Tricoci University is focused on producing salon-ready graduates who are prepared for successful careers in the beauty industry. Founded by international beauty industry leader Mario Tricoci, Tricoci University is developing a new type of beauty professional by using innovative teaching methods, an interactive learning platform, and upscale facilities. All guest services are provided by students under the supervision of licensed instructors. For more information about Tricoci University of Beauty Culture please visit View original content: SOURCE Tricoci University of Beauty Culture
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Rockford cosmetology students share meaning behind African hair braiding
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Local cosmetology students said hair braiding is more than just a style; it's a way to symbolize their past. Genexis Diaz knew from a young age that she wanted to get into hair braiding. Her mom attended beauty school at Rockford's Tricoci University of Beauty Culture and Diaz said she always wanted to follow in her footsteps. 'I definitely remember being a little girl playing with a little pony and learning how to do my first official braid,' Diaz said. 'I feel like that's really where my journey started with braiding.' Diaz is now also a student at Tricoci. Her mom focused on makeup, but Diaz went the hair route and is specializing in African hair braiding. Diaz said she thinks braiding connects people together. 'You can see it as just a normal regular hairstyle or [with] such a deep meaning to it,' Diaz said. 'It doesn't have to be all about your job or where you're from or where you live. You can conjoin and be one a whole lovely community just with beauty.' Tempest Burks Golden is an Admissions Advisor for the university and explains how braiding began centuries ago. 'They would put different maps in there, so it would actually be a way for them to be free from enslavement,' Burks Golden said. 'Each tribe had their own type of braids, so it identified if you were married, if you were single, your kind of status, and what you had by the braiding of your hair.' Burks Golden said she believes understanding someone else's culture is crucial to coming together as a community. 'It's always important to know somebody else's history to understand them better,' Burks Golden said. 'You have a different background; I may have a different background but understanding [them] is how we are able to bridge that gap.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
