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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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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. Among the expanded resources are mental health services, food security initiatives and tailored educational pathways.

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“A Million Miles Away” watch party with José Hernández

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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.