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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Brown, is to advance Latino student success in higher education by promoting Latino student achievement, conducting analysis to inform educational policies and advancing institutional practices. Santiago and Sarita E. Another 412 that are emerging HSIs.

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5 Hip-Hop Quotes to Inspire College Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Cole’s common references to his days as a college student at St. Here are 5 hip-hop quotes to inspire students at academic institutions as they proceed into finals week. 1. Nipsey Hussle (“Racks In The Middle”, 2019) “Double check the details. Gotta cross my T's and dot my I's or I can't sleep well.” Dr. Jeremy C.

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Integrating Community Engagement into her Scholarship

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

López is an educator whose purpose is not just to teach but to support students. For seven years, she helped serve the needs of senior faculty and intrepid students. But even before she began teaching at the collegiate level in 2016, López taught and mentored youth. I'm a first-generation student. students in STEM.

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Examples of Excelencia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. Brown, Excelencia in Education has the stated mission to accelerate Latino student success in higher education. The intent is to bring attention to evidence-based practices that are making a positive difference for Hispanic students,” says Santiago, chief executive officer of Excelencia in Education.

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Decorated Golf Coach Retires to Commence Support Role

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Carrie Forsyth played as a student athlete for the UCLA Bruins’ women’s golf program from 1989-1993. I think the thing that is the most meaningful to me has been the relationships that I've developed with our student athletes who are now our alumni, and many of our staff and coaches at UCLA,” explained Forsyth.

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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Point Foundation Scholars “Students posted videos on Tik Tok of them having to pull down the rainbow flag and to shutter the doors,” says Hall. At the time, there was only an unapproved (not officially recognized by the university) LGBTQ student group. The center director had to be reassigned to a new role on campus. “The

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Why Scholarships Are Vital for Low-Income Students and Families

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For students from low-income families, college can be a massive catch-22: higher education has never been more important, but it’s also never been more expensive. Private-sector scholarships can make a huge difference when it comes to filling the affordability gap for low-income students. Here’s how, and why, that effort is so crucial.