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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The joy has now turned to sadness as a new law in Texas has dismantled diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices and programs at publicly funded universities. He is the director of the PRISM (Power, Resistance & Identity in STEM Education) research lab.

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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The path to higher education success has many obstacles and barriers for Latinos across the U.S. The mission of Excelencia in Education, founded in 2004 by Dr. Deborah A. We aim to eliminate equity gaps and continue to transform our institution into a Hispanic-graduating institution.” Santiago and Sarita E.

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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.