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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

“The political landscape that’s targeting LGBTQ people is taking a toll on young people’s mental health, especially right now with the Supreme Court decisions and DEI efforts being removed or educational institutions being pressured by their state governments,” says Jorge Valencia, executive director of the Point Foundation.

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“A Million Miles Away” watch party with José Hernández

COE

Your belief was well-founded, as in 2004, I was selected as an astronaut. From there, I started visiting local high schools and community colleges, passionately advocating for STEM education. When I became an astronaut in 2004, I realized I’d become an instant role model, and I embraced that role.