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NJ Student Earns 4.0 At Howard, Secures Financial Analyst Role With Google
From a brand partner: Jaelen Clyburn graduates summa cum laude after internships with PVH and the Chicago Bulls, heading to Chicago.
Maplewood, New Jersey — New Jersey is home to students who are showing up, standing out and making a real impact in their schools and communities. To celebrate them, Patch and T-Mobile have partnered to spotlight local students excelling in academics, athletics, the arts and beyond.
This submission comes from Aprell Fleming, who nominated Jaelen Clyburn.
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What is the star student’s name?
Jaelen Clyburn
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What grade is the student in?
She is a Senior graduating from Howard University
How do you know the star student?
She is my daughter.
Tell us about your star student's accomplishments and why they deserve to be recognized on Patch!
Jaelen graduated from Columbia High School four years ago, and we packed her things to move into the freshman dorms at Howard University. Although the years have flown by, her accomplishments have been impressive.
Next month, May 2026, Jaelen will be graduating from Howard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in Finance, with a minor in Spanish, summa cum laude! She maintained a 4.0 GPA while being very active on campus.
Jaelen worked in different internships with companies like PVH in NYC and in Chicago with the Chicago Bulls. Her hard work and dedication landed her a few impressive job offers. However, she will showcase her talent with Google as a financial analyst in Chicago, Illinois.
I am extremely proud of my daughter. I pray that she continues to be kind, selfless and hardworking. I also want her to remain safe in Chicago while she enjoys navigating life in the Windy City.
Jaelen, this is only the beginning. I can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in life! Jazmine and Mommy will always be here to support you because we love you!
What three words best describe your star student?
Motivated, compassionate and diligent.
Keep up the great work, Jaelen Clyburn! If you know a star student who deserves recognition, we want to hear about them! Click here to nominate them to be featured on Patch.
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