The USS program provides academic support and professional development resources for UT Dallas students in underrepresented communities through immersive experiences such as workshops, mentorships, internships and networking opportunities. State Farm has supported the program since 2019, and that has helped drive an increase in the number of students served to more than 350. “This is something that has been in the works for probably about three to four years, pre-COVID, and this year we’re finally able to make it happen,” said Princella McNair, a corporate responsibility analyst at State Farm. The State Farm career-day event included a panel discussion on professional development with senior staff and opportunities to network with representatives from a variety of departments. I was specifically interested in claims and underwriting, so I was talking to them on how claim policy works.”The State Farm staff members led a comprehensive tour through their workspaces and around the company’s campus.