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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As of fall 2023, 69% of the student population at CSUSB identified as Hispanic or Latino. We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.” Equity, familia and servingness are woven into the college’s leadership, programs and services to foster success for all students.

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Student Success in STEM

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Despite the rising demand for skilled professionals in STEM fieldsillustrated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projection that the majority of the fastest-growing occupations from 2023 to 2033 are in STEMthese promising careers often remain inaccessible to underrepresented groups.

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Report: More Women and Communities of Color in STEM Than in Past Years

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan The report, “ Diversity and STEM: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities 2023 ,” is a federal attempt to investigate diversity trends in STEM employment and education. population, the report found.

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Women in STEM: Perception Versus Reality

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Academia and industry alike have long grappled with the lingering issue of gender equity in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines and professions. The National Girls Collaborative Project’s 2023 “State of Girls and Women in STEM” report revealed much of the same.

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“A Million Miles Away” watch party with José Hernández

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“A Million Miles Away” watch party with José Hernández October 31, 2023 — by Terrance L. From there, I started visiting local high schools and community colleges, passionately advocating for STEM education. Mason Awards Blog Long-Time TRIO Professionals Honored with 2023 Walter O.

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Former Congresswoman from Texas is Dead at 88

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Johnson, 88, worked as a nurse before serving nearly 30 years in Texas' 30th Congressional District, from 1993 to 2023. Former U.S. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas died Sunday, Dec. Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi described Johnson as “a powerful force in the United States Congress, always focused on the future.” “As