2020 Programs to Watch Excelencia in Education's Programs to Watch are implementing efforts with promise that serve Latino students in unique, impactful ways, and are on their way to meeting the standards of Examples of Excelencia. In 2020 Excelencia in Education recognized 17 Programs to Watch from 9 states.
Shark Path Shark Path is an intentional weave of strategies, programs, activities, and interventions that guides students at every stage of their journey from admissions to completion of a credential and transition to the next stage—entry into a baccalaureate program or the labor market.
Excelencia in Education unveils 21 finalists for 2018 Examples of Excelencia Washington, DC (July 31, 2018) - Highlighting innovative approaches ranging from free after-school programming for Latinas in Baltimore City public high schools to a California State University (Northridge) effort providing stipends, mentoring, and faculty advising to Latino college students, Excelencia in Education today unveiled the 21 finalists for 2018 Examples of Excelencia, the only national program recognizing innovative evidence-based practices that accelerate Latino student success in higher education.
HBCU and minority serving institutions facts and statistics Published By Bankrate October 20, 2022 Read Heidi Rivera's Bankrate article "HBCU and minority serving institutions facts and statistics" and see what Deborah Santiago, CEO and co-founder of Excelencia in Education, had to say about the critical role MSIs play for students of color from a Latino lens. Read more about HBCU and minority serving institutions facts and statistics
Cultivating Excelencia - Podcast Through the Cultivating Excelencia podcast series, you will hear directly from leaders of some of the programs recognized as Examples of Excelencia.
A New 2-Year College in Chicago Published By Inside Higher Ed July 19, 2018 A new private two-year college will open its doors on the west side of Chicago this fall with the goal of preparing Latino students with limited English and no high school diploma for middle-income positions. Read more about A New 2-Year College in Chicago
Excelencia in Education Provides Roadmap for Higher Education Institutions and Employers to Advance Latino Talent and Meet U.S. Workforce Needs WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 28, 2024) – A new brief from Excelencia in Education calls on employers to meet U.S. workforce needs through strategic partnerships with colleges and universities that demonstrably increase the number of Latino college graduates and more intentionally prepare Latino talent for today’s global economy.
Juan Sánchez Muñoz Juan Sánchez Muñoz is Chancellor of the University of California-Merced and a President for Latino Student Success. Institution University of California-Merced
Robert H. Vela Robert Vela serves as the 22nd President of Texas A&M University-Kingsville. He assumed the role of President in June 2022, after serving as President of San Antonio College since 2014. President Vela’s career has been dedicated to promoting access and opportunity to higher education across Texas. His many honors include the 2021 Aspen Institute Prize for College Excellence. Institution Texas A & M University-Kingsville