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Pride in the Halls

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

When Hall was an undergraduate at Bowie State University (2007–12), an HBCU in Maryland, it was a “resource desert” for LGBTQ students. We evolved our mentoring program so that it better serves the students we are supporting at this time,” says Valencia. Over 80% identify as BIPOC or multi-racial and 51% are first-generation.

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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. Department of Education, the Upward Bound program works with students from six area high schools that are identified as potential first-generation college students. This program paired faculty members with developmental education freshmen.

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