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Seal of Excelencia 2024

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

By example, initially funded in 2007 by a grant from the U.S. Dr. Lynn Mahoney “We have been tracking the effectiveness of numerous programs, including peer mentoring and learning communities as well as student progress to graduation,” says SFSU president Dr. Lynn Mahoney.

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Report: Latinos Essential to Growing STEM Workforce

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Latinos are key when it comes the nation’s engineering and technology workforce, according to a new joint report from the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and the Latino Donor Collaborative (LDC). And as business owners, Latinos made up 50% of net new small businesses from 2007–2017. are immense. of the U.S.

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Boldly Future Forward

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The nurturing she received as a student motivated her to pursue a career in science and fueled her desire to return to the university in 2007 and give the same to students. Although Williams is not on the main campus, he still serves as a mentor and advisor to undergraduate and graduate students, high schoolers, and post-doctoral scholars.

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Laying the Foundation for Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

After AT&T and Southern Bell merged, HISPA leadership decided to keep the group intact and in 2007 voted to become the independent nonprofit organization it is today. HISPA has received several awards and recognitions for its impact, including the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring in 2020.

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From Humble Beginnings to Leading Higher Education Advocacy: My Journey

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Thanks to a fortuitous introduction by a partner in the firm’s Education Practice Group , I joined COE in 2007 as its director of congressional affairs. With dedication and collaboration, we can ensure that all students have the chance to succeed and thrive, no matter their background.