<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/stories/a-diner-a-dream-and-a-golden-door.html" dsn="news"><featured/><pubDate>06/07/2022</pubDate><title>A Diner, a Dream, and a Golden Door</title><description>An ambitious student growing up, Roger Avila-Vidal '22 knew college was a possibility. But his immigration status made that dream seem nearly impossible. A chance encounter with a prolific F&amp;M benefactor helped change that.</description><author>Kim O'Brien</author><image><img src="https://www.fandm.edu/uploads/files/770925969582242811-iiil6556.0.384.1600.964.full.jpg" alt="An ambitious student growing up, Roger Avila-Vidal knew college was a possibility. But his immigration status made that dream seem nearly impossible. A chance encounter with a prolific F&amp;M benefactor helped change that."/></image><image-caption/><tags><tag>Community and Belonging</tag><tag>Donors</tag><tag>Financial Aid</tag></tags></item>