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About + The “Why” to the Work

 
 
 

Dr. Cap is an encourager, blogger & believer in all things student persistence.

 
 
 
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Her journey, however, is a story of overcoming the odds. 

 
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She was unable to attend her dream college the first-year but she still graduated from that very school with a full-tuition scholarship two years later. #TransferSuccess

 
 
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She took the GRE 3 times, but managed to do good enough and completed her doctorate in 3 years. #OvercomeYourFears

 
 
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She is second generation Mexican-American. Despite what statistics might say, she believes all students can persist and graduate. #KeepGoingAnyways

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Why + Learn More

 
 

Despite setbacks, Dr. Rachael Carranza Capua,, believes every willing student can make it to the graduation stage. Her mission is to help others go from wondering to finding their why, isolation to community, self-doubt to encouragement, and questioning to empowered.

Dr. Cap first had the idea of creating a platform of encouragement, inspiration, and tangible tools for grad students and their villages when completing her doctoral degree. She is now a university vice president and dean and was recently named a Top 50 Hispanic Leader by the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

Current board service includes the Young Women’s Leadership Academic, Tarrant Area Food Bank, and the Center for Transforming Lives.

Learn more by exploring this site and following along @DrRachaelCap on Instagram.

 
 
 
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Dr. Cap's Education

 
 
 

Dissertation Research

A Multi-Case Study Identifying Potential Factors Related to Two- to Four-Year Transfer Student Retention and Persistence at Private Institutions

 
 
 
 
 
 

 9 Things About Dr. Cap

Things About Dr. Cap
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She is a second generation Mexican-American and related to Medal of Honor Recipient, Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez. The first Hispanic G.I. Joe, check out his story by The New York Times.

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A former transfer student, she found her calling in
higher ed junior year; her first professional position
was in student affairs.

No. 3
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No. 3

Her husband jokes she has more degrees
than a thermometer! But now he’s a
graduate student, too.

No. 4
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No. 4

She tries to “live a life inspired, not intimidated” –
taking advantage of every opportunity
to learn, grow, and dig deep.

No. 5
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No. 5

She loves the 3 P’s — people, plants, and
paper goods. She believes the simple things
bring significance.

No. 6
No. 6

No. 6

You're just as likely to find a vase
of flowers as a cup of hot tea on her desk
because both things bring her joy.

No. 7
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No. 7

Her favorite snack is popcorn,
which is not reserved for the movies
or any specific time of day.

No. 8
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No. 8

Her hammock – the best purchase and strategically
placed under two big trees in her backyard; it’s her
go-to place to unwind.

No. 9
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No. 9

Dr. Cap & her husband, Carlo Capua,
love living and serving in Fort Worth, TX,
also known as Cowtown!

 
 
 

9 Things About Dr. Cap

Things About Dr. Cap
No. 1

No. 1

She is a second generation Mexican-American and related to Medal of Honor Recipient, Master Sgt. Roy P. Benavidez. The first Hispanic G.I. Joe, check out his story by The New York Times.

No. 2

No. 2

A former transfer student, she found her calling in
higher ed junior year; her first professional position
was in student affairs.

No. 3

No. 3

Her husband jokes she has more degrees
than a thermometer! But now he’s a
graduate student, too.

No. 4

No. 4

She tries to “live a life inspired, not intimidated” –
taking advantage of every opportunity
to learn, grow, and dig deep.

No. 5

No. 5

She loves the 3 P’s — people, plants, and
paper goods. She believes the simple things
bring significance.

No. 6

No. 6

You're just as likely to find a vase
of flowers as a cup of hot tea on her desk
because both things bring her joy.

No. 7

No. 7

Her favorite snack is popcorn,
which is not reserved for the movies
or any specific time of day.

No. 8

No. 8

Her hammock – the best purchase and strategically
placed under two big trees in her backyard; it’s her
go-to place to unwind.

No. 9

No. 9

Dr. Cap & her husband, Carlo Capua,
love living and serving in Fort Worth, TX,
also known as Cowtown!